Safety Paper

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to issue a solicitation for the purchase of two types of safety paper which is used for printing security documents, BEP stock numbers 1SP00422 and 1SP00424 in accordance with BEP Specification No. P:S-1E, dated February 11, 2008. Interested vendors will be required to meet Security, Transportation, and Accountability Specifications. A full and open competitive solicitation is planned. The applicable NAICS code is 322121 and the associated small business size standard is 750 employees. The contract type will be Fixed-Price, ID/IQ type. The period of performance will be for one (1) twelve (12) month base period and four (4) twelve (12) month option years. Delivery terms for safety paper are F.O.B. Destination to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, D Street between 13th and 14th Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20228. Estimated quantities for Type II safety paper, 1SP00422 are: 3,800,000 sheets for the base year, 3,800,000 sheets for the first option year, 3,800,000 for the second option year, 3,800,000 sheets for the third option year, and 3,800,000 for the fourth option year. Estimated quantities for deliveries for the Type III safety paper, 1SP00424 are: 350,000 sheets for the base year, 350,000 sheets for the first option year, 350,000 sheets for the second option year, 350,000 sheets for the third option year, and 350,000 for the fourth option year. Offerors will be requested to submit one 7,500-sheet material sample consisting of Type III safety paper having a generic watermark to the BEP. The selection decision will be based on overall best value to the BEP, price and non-price factors considered. This procurement will be negotiated and awarded according to the procedures set forth in FAR parts 12 and 15. The BEP anticipates issuing the subject solicitation on or before May 24, 2008. The soliciation will be posted on www.fbo.gov, the Federal Business Opportunties website. Interested vendors are encouraged to register for electronic notifiation through the FBO for issuance of the solicitation, amendments and/or changes to this notice. Interested vendors may direct questions to Kathleen Willett, Contract Specialist. Mail to: Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Acquisitions, 14th and C Streets, S.W., Room 708A, Washington, D.C. 20228, Attn: Kathleen Willett. Fax (202) 874-3135, or email kathleen.willett@bep.treas.gov.