VSM Testing Cups
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA25N00045
- Agency
-
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20228, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), part of the Department of the Treasury, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) Powder Cups. The procurement seeks 300 Ultem powder cups specifically designed for use with an existing MicroSense brand VSM instrument at BEP's District Currency Facility. The agency intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to KLA Corporation of Milpitas, California, on a noncompetitive basis. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement involves specialized laboratory equipment that must meet precise technical specifications for the agency's currency production operations.
The sole source justification is based on KLA Corporation being the only reasonably available source to meet the government's specific needs under FAR 13.106-1(b). While this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirement may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide equivalent equipment without compromising quality, accuracy, or reliability. All interested sources must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit their capability statements, comments, or questions via email to jason.roberts@bep.gov by 5:00 PM EST on August 1, 2025. The technical requirements include cups made from Ultem Rod thermoplastic with precise dimensional specifications, delivery within 11 weeks of contract award, and compliance with Bureau Acceptance Testing procedures. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the contract based on responses received, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with preparing capability information.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.201. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP), Office of Quality Operation’s intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order on a noncompetitive basis to KLA Corporation (KLA) (UEI: MDYMRNJZ36U3) of 1 Technology Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035-7916. Policies and procedures from FAR Part 13.5 will be used. This requirement is for Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) Powder Cups which shall be compatible with an existing MicroSense brand instrument, IAW the associated Statement of Work (SOW).
The Government intends to negotiate solely with KLA under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), due to only one source being reasonably available to meet the Government's needs. The applicable NAICS Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1,000 employees. Please be advised the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, any responsible source believing that it can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis and must clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of equipment provided. Interested sources must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://www.sam.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing the capability information will be provided by BEP.
Capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail ONLY to jason.roberts@bep.gov by 5:00 PM EST, Friday, 01 August 2025. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW VSM Testing Cups.pdf | ||
| Notice of Intent_VSM Testing Cups.pdf |
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