Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for OIL1100 ISOSOLV LOW VOC Wipe Solvent, Used on the Cope Presses 55-Gal Drums
ID: 2031ZA26P00016Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTINGOFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERWASHINGTON, DC, 20228, USA

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

PSC

PRINTING, DUPLICATING, AND BOOKBINDING EQUIPMENT (3610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/46776b53886e40669ac6844509d85351/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), is seeking a sole-source acquisition of ISOSOLV LOW VOC Wipe Solvent from Ecolink, Inc. for use on Currency Over Printing Equipment (COPE) presses. This procurement is essential to comply with environmental regulations set forth by the District Department of Environment, particularly concerning low volatile organic compound (VOC) levels, which are critical for maintaining employee health and safety as well as ensuring the quality of banknotes. The sole-source justification is reinforced by the absence of competitive responses following a Notice of Intent posted on SAM.gov, confirming Ecolink, Inc. as the only provider capable of meeting these stringent requirements. Interested parties can reach out to Diane Rollins at diane.rollins@bep.gov or Naweed Nezam at Naweed.Nezam@bep.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Diane Rollins
    diane.rollins@bep.gov
    Naweed Nezam
    Naweed.Nezam@bep.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    SF 1009 - JOFOC for OIL1100_Redacted.pdf
    The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) requires a sole-source acquisition of ISOSOLV LOW VOC wipes from Ecolink, Inc. for cleaning Currency Over Printing Equipment (COPE) presses. This decision is driven by the need to comply with District Department of Environment (DDOE) regulations (District of Columbia Municipal regulation Chapter 20 Section 716.8) regarding low volatile organic compound (VOC) levels, which went into effect on December 30, 2011. Ecolink, Inc. is the sole developer and owner of the rights to the ISOSOLV solvent, which meets BEP's requirements for environmental compliance, employee health and safety, and maintaining banknote quality. A Notice of Intent to sole source was posted on SAM.gov, eliciting no responses from other vendors, further solidifying the sole-source justification. The acquisition is necessary to ensure BEP's legal obligation to environmental regulations while maintaining operational efficiency and safety.
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