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The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) is publicizing this Request for Information (RFI) for the sole purpose of exchanging information in order to improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities, thereby allowing potential offerors to judge whether or how they can satisfy the Government's requirements, and enhancing the Government's ability to obtain quality supplies and services, at reasonable prices, and increase efficiency in proposal preparation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. In accordance with FAR Subpart 15.201 (e), the government does not presently intend to award a contract, but seeks to obtain price, delivery, other market information, or capabilities for planning purposes. A response to this notice is not considered an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All interested parties are advised to thoroughly read the attached Statement of Need (SON) and respond to Rachelle Vaughan, Contract Specialist, via email at rachelle.vaughan@bep.gov prior to the closing date and time. Offerors are permitted to email line cards or a brief maximum 5-page technical proposal detailing how the organization is capable of meeting the required need. Written technical advisement received prior to the deadline will be assessed by the Office of Acquisition and the associated Program Office. In the event the government seeks to make an award for the required services, a Statement of Work (SOW) and combined synopsis/solicitation will be made available on FedBizOpps 15 days prior to award. Those interested parties who provided a technical response to this RFI, prior to the deadline, will receive a notification via email of the released solicitation. Agencies are advised to include the Duns & Bradstreet (DUNS) number, size standard, government sales point of contact, and GSA Schedule Number (if applicable) on the cover page of the technical response. Questions pertaining to this RFI can be directed to Rachelle Vaughan at 202-874-3251. In accordance with FAR provision 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes. Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although - proposal and - offeror are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of increasing the government's understanding of industry capabilities.