VARNISH, ALKYD LOW VISCOSITY, MANUFACTURER: HP POLYMERS LTD
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 Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking quotes for VARNISH, ALKYD LOW VISCOSITY, LINSEED ALKYD VOC REDUCER, 55-GALLON DRUM (410 LBS). This is a Fixed Price procurement conducted as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items under FAR Subparts 12 & 13. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the supply of 21870 Pounds of VARNISH, ALKYD LOW VISCOSITY, LINSEED ALKYD VOC REDUCER, 55-GALLON DRUM (410 LBS).
- No substitutions are allowed for the specified item.
- Vendors must provide a Certificate of Analysis for each lot shipped.
- Delivery is required at BEP-WCF in Washington, DC.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 333248 - Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside (as per the most recently posted document).
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (Urgent)
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
- Quotes Held Firm: 60 calendar days from the submission deadline.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to adnan.sillah@bep.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be assessed for technical acceptability (rated as ACCEPTABLE or UNACCEPTABLE) and price.
- Quote Content: Submissions must include full specifications of proposed items, DUNS or CAGE number, proof of SAM.gov registration, a technical description, and firm, fixed pricing (including shipping).
Additional Notes
The government reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, accept other than the lowest quote, and waive minor irregularities. Award may be made without discussions. While this is an RFQ for procurement, submitted quotations are noted as "not considered final quotes" in the document summary.