Intent to Sole Source CTIP III Engraved Metal Plates

Computer-to-Itaglio Plate (CTIP)-III Engraved Metal Plates The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) (OCPO) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on behalf of the . The contract will precure brass and stainless-steel plates compatible with the ’s CTIP-III intaglio laser engraving machine at the Eastern Currency Facility (ECF). The plates are proprietary and can only be acquired from Koenig & Bauer (K&B) Banknote Solutions. Therefore, the Government intends to award a sole source contract to K&B in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(b). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive offers/quotes/proposals. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any cost associated with the preparation and submission of data or information, or any other costs incurred in responding to this notice is the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. The solicitation will not be posted Capability statement, comments,

questions or concerns regarding this notice MUST be received via email ONLY to [email protected] NO LATER THAN 2:30PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME,

19 May 2026. Additionally, interested sources must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://www.sam.gov. Contracting & C Streets SW Washington, DC 20228 Kendra Napper Contracting &C STREET, SW (No Street Address

2) WASHINGTON, DC 20228 USA to this opportunity. SOW_ CTIP III Metal Plates BPA_ Final.pdf