32 Subject Banknote Creme

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to procure 32 Subject Banknote Creme Type IV paper for testing purposes from Crane & Co., Inc. The non-distinctive currency paper type is currently manufactured using a proprietary manufacturing process owned by Crane & Co., Inc. Vendors with access to this proprietary manufacturing process should contact the POC before closing of this notice and provide verification of access to the proprietary manufacturing process. This procurement action is for supplies in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. The resulting purchase order will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The procedures set forth in FAR Part 12 shall be used.