WCF Hoods for Stack and Rack Carts
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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 the Chief Procurement Officer, is soliciting proposals for security hoods for Stack and Rack Carts to be used in its internal production process at the Fort Worth, TX facility. This requirement is for the manufacture and delivery of 500 "SOI Stack & Rack Hoods" designed to secure printed sheets during a 72-hour drying period. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price award. Offers are due by February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture and deliver 500 security hoods for Stack and Rack Carts. These hoods must:
- Allow adequate airflow for printed sheets to cure for at least 72 hours.
- Be made of breathable, strong, rip/tear-resistant material that does not pull cloth or strapping.
- Include a perforated security belt and straps for securing to carts. Detailed drawings and specifications are provided for the "Rack Hood Net," including dimensions, materials (e.g., black netting), and construction notes. Initial delivery of two hoods for testing is required within 60 days of contract award, with subsequent deliveries following an agreed-upon schedule to the Ft. Worth, TX facility.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 332439, Other Metal Container Manufacturing
- Small Business Size Standard: 600 Employees
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Place of Performance: Fort Worth, TX 76131
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 10, 2026, 2:00 PM CST
- Questions Due: January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Submission Method: Offers to be sent to ariel.dillon@bep.gov. Submissions can be on SF 1449 or letterhead, including solicitation number, offeror details, technical description, warranty, price, remit-to address, FAR 52.212-3 representations, and acknowledgment of amendments.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical approach (max 15 pages) and past performance (max 6 pages) will be evaluated first for technical acceptability, followed by price.
- Contact: Ariel Dillon (ariel.dillon@bep.gov)
Special Requirements
The contractor must provide a warranty and point of contact for warranty issues. Any technical deviations require prior written approval. Delays must be immediately reported, and corrective action reports provided within 30 days of root cause letters or quality audit findings.