Oils and Greases BPA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Oils and Greases. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to procure consumable spare parts essential for cleaning and lubricating numbering blocks used in currency printing processes at its Washington D.C. and Fort Worth, TX facilities. The BPA will streamline repetitive purchases and improve operational efficiency over a five-year period. Quotes are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of specific oils and greases as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Attachment 2 – Price List. These items are critical for the maintenance of currency printing equipment. Vendors must provide quotes including quantities, current list price, and lead time. Deliveries are FOB Destination to both the Eastern Currency Facility (ECF) in Washington, D.C., and the Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, TX. Performance standards include ensuring correct items, quantities, timely delivery by specified need-by dates, and accurate shipping documentation. Specific product details and part numbers are listed, with some items prohibiting substitutions. Drums must be labeled with BEP stock numbers and P.O. numbers, and palletized.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 60 months (5 years) from the BPA effective date, or until the BPA ceiling is reached. This includes five one-year ordering periods from January 28, 2026, to January 27, 2031.
- Product Service Code: 9150 (Oils And Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, And Hydraulic).
- Place of Performance: Washington, D.C. and Fort Worth, TX.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: January 23, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. EST. Submit via email to jason.roberts@bep.gov with the subject line "2031ZA26Q00036 Request for Clarification."
- Quotes Due: January 30, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. EST. Submit via email to jason.roberts@bep.gov.
- Pricing: Must be provided via Attachment 2 – Oils and Greases Price List. Quoters must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical acceptability and price fairness/reasonableness.
- Basis for Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Jason Roberts, jason.roberts@bep.gov.