Varnish, alkyd low viscosity, manufacturer: HP polymers LTD

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is soliciting quotations for 21,870 pounds of alkyd low viscosity varnish, specifically HP Polymers Ltd's Product HP1035 Linseed Alkyd VOC Reducer, through Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 2031ZA26Q00053. This is a fixed-price procurement for commercial items classified under NAICS Code 333248 (Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing). Quoters must provide firm pricing in U.S. dollars that includes shipping costs, estimated delivery dates, and full product specifications, along with a Certificate of Analysis for each lot shipped. The Government will evaluate quotations using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology, rating submissions as either Acceptable or Unacceptable based on technical compliance; only acceptable quotations will be considered for award, and prices will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness using FAR Subpart 13.106-3 price analysis techniques. The deadline for quotation submission is March 6, 2026, with quoted prices required to remain firm for 60 calendar days from the quotation receipt date.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small business entities are eligible to compete. The varnish will be delivered in 55-gallon drums (approximately 410 pounds each) to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Washington, DC facility located at Washington, DC 20228. No substitutions are permitted, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide DUNS or CAGE numbers to be eligible. The Government intends to make multiple awards from this solicitation. All quotations must be submitted via email to adnan.sillah@bep.gov, and award will be made by written notice of acceptance to the successful quoter, creating a binding contract without further action required.