blades

The U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price purchase order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), to Industrial Knife Company for the following part: 2M031580 BLADE DRY THIN .010" THICK X 2" WIDE 32 13/16 (+.000" - 1/32") LONG UHB BLUE POLISH SPRING STEEL HARDENED AND TEMPERED WITH FULL RADIUSES EDGE TO BE FREE OF NICKS AND BURRS EDGE TO BE STRAIGHT WITHIN .005" OVER ENTIRE BLADE USED ON I-10 PRESS (QTY= 4000 EA) These blades must be purchased from Industrial Knife Company to ensure the continuation of production of the US Currency. Interested persons may identify their interest and capabilities for consideration of future requirement . This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. However, if you want to submit any samples for consideration to provide the above mentioned part, please feel free to direct your concerns to Loni burton at [email protected]. No solicitation will be posted.