Notice of Intent to Sole Source CTIP-III Stainless Steel Upgrade
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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), Office of Chief Procurement Officer, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the Computer-to-Itaglio Plate (CTIP)-III Stainless Steel Upgrade. This upgrade involves procuring proprietary stainless-steel plates and associated services for the Office of Engraving's CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving machine at the Eastern Currency Facility (ECF).
Scope of Work
The contract will cover the upgrade of the CTIP-III system to support stainless-steel engraving. Key aspects include:
- Providing all labor, parts, tools, and expertise for upgrading, optimizing, calibrating, and testing the CTIP-III system.
- Ensuring the upgraded system can toggle settings between brass and stainless-steel engraving without extensive recalibration.
- Supplying stainless-steel plates for testing, including dimensions, hardness, smoothness, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Delivering comprehensive, hands-on training for BEP personnel on operating the upgraded system.
- Providing updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or a user guide.
- Conducting performance testing and calibration.
- Supporting an initial industrial hygiene assessment for airborne metals.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Sole Source Justification: FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(b), due to the proprietary nature of the plates, which can only be acquired from Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions.
- Period of Performance: 12 months from the date of award.
- Place of Performance: Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C.
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Published: May 27, 2026.
Evaluation
This is NOT a request for competitive offers/quotes/proposals. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether a competitive procurement is warranted. The Government's determination not to compete this requirement is at its sole discretion.
Additional Notes
- Any costs incurred in responding to this notice are the sole responsibility of the respondent.
- Interested sources must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at
https://www.sam.gov. - Contact: Sonia Barnhill at
Sonia.Barnhill@bep.govfor capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns.