Notice of Intent For NotaMesh Screens

The Treasury Common Services Center-Acquisition Center intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions for 90 units of proprietary NotaMesh Screens required for the production of U.S. currency at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. These screens are critical to the optically variable ink screen printing process and are exclusively manufactured by Koenig & Bauer, justifying non-competitive procurement under FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(b). The requirement specifies exact technical parameters including dimensions of 881.65mm x 900mm, a thickness of 58µm ± 3µm, and a 25% ± 3% open area, with delivery due within 12 weeks of award on an F.O.B. destination basis to the Fort Worth facility. All shipments must include a Certificate of Conformance and a one-year written warranty covering defects in material or workmanship, with replacements provided at no cost. Packaging must prevent damage during transit, and packing slips must be clearly labeled with BPA Call Number, vendor contact, total weight, and line item details including manufacturer ID and BEP product ID. Submission of capability statements, questions, or comments is required exclusively via email to kendra.napper@bep.gov no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on August 4, 2026, and respondents must be currently registered and active in the System for Award Management. No competitive solicitation will be issued, and no pricing details are disclosed as this is a pre-award notice with no formal CLINs or contract value stated. The contracting office is located in Washington, DC, and all deliveries must adhere to the receiving schedule of the Fort Worth facility, operating Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, excluding federal holidays.