NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE - GUIDE, INK DUCTOR, BUSH, GUIDE, INK DUCTOR, SIDE 1,
Overview
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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), under the Department of the Treasury, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA. This contract is for the procurement of specific ink ductor guides and bushings. Responses from interested parties are due by February 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the supply of the following BEP part numbers:
- MAP3911: Guide, Ink Ductor, Side 1, KBA P/N L7087681 - 1000381204
- MAP5552: Bush, K&B P/N L6228230, 1000326613 (SI Chablon Spindle Housing Outer Bushing)
- MAP3910: Guide, Ink Ductor, Side II, KBA P/N L7087691 - 1000381209
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price
- Intended Contractor: Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to award this contract utilizing a Justification and Approval in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received from other sources will be considered solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
Interested sources must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. Responses must be submitted in writing ONLY via email to Diane.Rollins@treasury.gov and Naweed.Nezam@treasury.gov within the closing date/time. Any costs incurred in responding are the sole responsibility of the respondent.