Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR BIDS, QUOTES OR PROPOSALS. At this time no solicitation exists. This notification is being posted for information purposes only. This procurement action is for the acquisition of the following spare parts used on BEP's Super Orlof Intaglio (SOI)

Press: BEP Item #MAP5298 - Clamping Bar, K&B P/N L5698415,10000308884 BEP Item #MAP5299 - Spray Bar, K&B P/N L5698434,1000308893 Both spare parts are manufactured and are proprietary to Koenig & Bauer (K&B). There are no other sources that are capable of supplying the required OEM spare parts other than K&B. Therefore, the Government has determined that this procurement can only be acquired from the original manufacturer, K&B.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to sole-source this requirement and award to K&B. The applicable North American Classification Code (NAICS) is 333248, All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. If you feel your firm can provide both spare parts above, please submit a capability statement by 3:00PM EDT, May 17, 2024. The decision not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government.

Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government may consider all capability statements received for future requirement. POC is Diane Rollins, diane.rollins@bep.gov . No telephone calls will be accepted for this action.