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This contract involves subcontracting third-party laboratory services to conduct comprehensive testing on ink batches, focusing on their optical performance, chemical stability, durability, and adherence to BEP (Bureau of Engraving and Printing) standards. The work is intended to ensure quality assurance through independent verification, thereby supporting the Department of the Treasury's need for reliable and high-quality ink products. The contract, titled "Quality Assurance and Independent Testing Services," falls under the NAICS code 541380, which pertains to testing laboratories. The services will be performed in Washington, with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer overseeing the procurement process. The contract was posted on January 21, 2026, and is designed to support rigorous standards and compliance checks critical to the Treasury’s operational requirements.

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Subcontract lab testing ink batches for optical, chemical, durability, BEP standards compliance.

Agency

Department Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement Officer

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 2031ZA26D00003.

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PostedJan 21

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AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement Officer

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Third-party laboratory testing of ink batches for optical performance, chemical stability, durability, and compliance with BEP standards.

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