NICKEL S-PELLETS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document incorporates the following provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-81 effective 10 April 2015. BEP Stock No. ENG1300 Qty 24 Drum Description: Nickel S-Pellets 300 LB Drum, this nickel is used in the Electrolytic Plating process to create currency Intaglio plates (Delivery to Landover Warehouse) . Delivery: BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING 3201 Pennsy Drive (Landover Warehouse) Landover MD 20785-1603 Quote shall be submitted to rosa.lee@bep.gov no later than 3:30pm (EST), Tuesday May 05, 2015. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (DEC 2014) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (APRIL 2015): FAR 52.222-50; Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4; Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. FAR 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (APR 1991) FAR 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) DTAR 1052.210-70, Contractor Publicity (AUG 2011) DTAR 1052.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (AUG 2012) PACKAGING AND MARKING NOTICE OF PACKING SLIP REQUIREMENTS: The following outlines the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's packing slip requirements to ensure efficient processing of shipments to Washington, DC (BEP-ECF): - The Bureau of Engraving and Printing requires that all packing slips be placed in a self-adhesive pack list envelope and affixed to the outside a shipment. - The packing list will include, at minimum, the following information: GENERAL ITEMS - Purchase Order Number - The order number the BEP assigned to this purchase. - Shipping Address - Point from which the merchandise was shipped. - Telephone Number - The telephone number to be called for inquires related to the merchandise. - Customer Information - The name and address of the party to which the merchandise is being shipped. - Total Weight of Packages - If items are drop shipped from a supplier, you must ensure the proper purchase order number is written on the packing slip by your supplier. LINE ITEMS - Manufacturer Product Identification - Item Number assigned by manufacturer/supplier - BEP Product Identification (If Applicable) -Stock Item Number assigned by BEP - Quantity Ordered - Quantity on the purchase order - Quantity Shipped - With the packing slip - Quantity Back-ordered, where applicable - If the packing slip contains multiple purchase orders, each line item should include the applicable purchase order number. NOTICE OF SHIPPING LABEL REQUIREMENTS: Every box/skid must have at least one shipping label applied to it. The label is to include, at minimum, the following information: - Manufacturer - Shipping Address - BEP Purchase Order Number - Customer Name & Address Failure to adhere to the packing slip and label requirements could result in shipment rejection, processing delay, or payment delay. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS A. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EASTERN CURRENCY FACILITY: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Eastern Currency Facility "D" Street between 13th & 14th Streets, S.W. Washington, DC 20228 Receiving hours for deliveries are 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Federal holidays and BEP's Year End Shutdown (YES) Period. Vendors must contact the BEP's Eastern Currency Facility's Receiving Section at (202) 874-2333 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries. For deliveries to the Washington, D.C. plant, over-the-road vehicles having an overall height exceeding 12 feet 6 inches (3.8 meters) empty, or an overall length exceeding 40 feet (12.2 meters) cannot be accommodated at the receiving platform. B. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS TO THE WESTERN CURRENCY FACILITY: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility 9000 Blue Mount Road Fort Worth, TX 76131 Receiving hours are from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and BEP's Year End Shutdown (YES) Period. Vendors must call the Receiving Area at (817) 847-3822 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries. Appointments may be made during normal working hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or after hours at (817) 847-3831. To resolve any delivery issue, please contact Shipping & Receiving at (817) 847-3831 or (817) 847-3822.