Notice of Intent - Electrodes for Plastic Weld Machine

THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to award, on a sole source basis, a contract to KBA NotaSys, SA. The BEP has a need for electrodes for an existing Plastic Weld Machine (PWM). The PWM is 35 year old technology that is no longer used in the Intaglio Plate Making process. However, the BEP needs to maintain the existing PWM due to our legacy notes that were made using the PWM process. The existing PWM is very sensitive and requires the exact parts which are only available from the original equipment manufacturer, KBA NotaSys, SA. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to satisfy this requirement should submit documentation that clearly demonstrates their capability. Responses to this notice shall be received by the date and time indicated in this notice. All responses must be in writing only via email to the point of contact specified. 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.