Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA for specific proprietary printing machinery parts (MAP4077, MAP5419, MAP4173). This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit capability statements by April 6, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
The BEP Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), on behalf of its Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), plans to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract. This action is justified under FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The objective is to procure essential inventory spare, repair, and supporting parts to maintain BEP's currency manufacturing process, ensuring timely replenishment and improved inventory management.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the procurement of specific proprietary KOENIG & BAUER parts:
- MAP4077: Bearing, Journal Race Eccentrics, Upper/Lower Set, Side I (KBA P/N L5540485, 106-050) - Quantity: 4
- MAP5419: Blade, Support, Used On SOI Wiper Tank (KBA P/N L6958490, 1000362502) - Quantity: 2
- MAP4173: Flange, Inking Cylinder (CHABLON Cylinder), Side II (KBA P/N L6958420) - Quantity: 5
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Intended Contractor: Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA, 347 Avenue Du Grey 55, Lausanne 22, 1018, CH.
- NAICS Code: 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Product Service Code: 3610 Printing, Duplicating, And Bookbinding Equipment
- Delivery Period: 120 days after contract award.
- Delivery Location: WESTERN CURRENCY FACILITY, 9000 BLUE MOUND ROAD, FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
Submission & Response
This notice is NOT a Request for Competitive Quotes. However, any responsible source believing it can fulfill the requirement may identify their interest and capabilities. Submissions must clearly demonstrate the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising quality, accuracy, and reliability.
- Due Date: 12:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, April 6, 2026.
- Submission Method: Via e-mail ONLY to william.corley@treasury.gov and jason.roberts@treasury.gov.
- Registration: Interested sources must be registered and currently active in SAM.gov.
- Note: The solicitation will not be posted. No reimbursement for costs associated with providing capability information will be provided by BEP.
Points of Contact
- William Corley, Business Analyst (william.corley@treasury.gov)
- Jason Roberts, Contracting Officer (jason.roberts@treasury.gov)