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Notice of Intent to Sole Source CTIP III Engraved Metal Plates
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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), through its Office of Chief Procurement Officer, plans to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract to Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions for the supply of brass and stainless-steel plates compatible with their proprietary CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving machine at the Eastern Currency Facility. These engraved metal plates are unique to K&B, enabling the government to award the contract without competition in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. This notice is not a solicitation for competing bids, but the government will consider any information submitted solely to evaluate whether a competitive procurement is warranted. Interested parties must submit capability statements or inquiries via email by 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 19, 2026, and must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM). The solicitation will not be publicly posted, and all responses or communications should be directed to the designated contracting officer contact. The contract’s place of performance is Washington, DC, with the procurement supporting the Department of the Treasury’s engraving operations.
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Washington, DC, 20228, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
Computer-to-Itaglio Plate (CTIP)-III Engraved Metal Plates
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Office of Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on behalf of the Office of Engraving. The contract will precure brass and stainless-steel plates compatible with the Office of Engraving’s CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving machine at the Eastern Currency Facility (ECF). The plates are proprietary and can only be acquired from Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions. Therefore, the Government intends to award a sole source contract to K&B in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(b).
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive offers/quotes/proposals. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any cost associated with the preparation and submission of data or information, or any other costs incurred in responding to this notice is the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
**The solicitation will not be posted**
Capability statement, comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice MUST be received via email ONLY to kendra.napper@bep.gov NO LATER THAN 2:30PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 19 May 2026. Additionally, interested sources must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://www.sam.gov.
Contracting Office Address
14th & C Streets SW
Washington, DC 20228
