Nickel "S" Pellets
ID: 2031ZA26Q00021Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331491)

PSC

ORES (9610)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4aa98cddfd54421e91ebb3f41d54e10f/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), part of the Department of the Treasury, is seeking to procure Nickel "S" Pellets for a one-time purchase, specifically for use in the electroplating process of currency printing plates at its Washington, D.C. facility. The procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires the supplier to provide VALE's nickel "S" pellets, which must meet stringent purity specifications of 99.95% to ensure compliance with BEP's quality standards and avoid production disruptions. The estimated cost for this acquisition is $43,659.20, with quotes due by December 11, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET, and interested parties should contact Susan Dela Cruz or Frederick Porter for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Susan Dela Cruz
    susan.delacruz@bep.gov
    Frederick Porter
    frederick.porter@bep.gov
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    2031ZA26Q00021 Nickel S Pellets.pdf
    The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has issued Solicitation 2031ZA26Q00021, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Nickel "S" Pellets (99.95% purity) to be used in electroplating currency printing plates at its Washington D.C. facility. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses and will result in a single-award, Firm-Fixed Price contract for eight 300-pound drums. Quotes are due by December 11, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET, and must include a Certificate of Analysis for chemical composition and a detailed price schedule. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and the lowest evaluated price. Deliveries will be FOB Destination to the BEP's Washington D.C. location, with specific scheduling and vehicle requirements. The contractor must comply with detailed specifications for material, physical, and chemical composition, quality assurance, packaging, and marking, including environmental, health, and safety regulations.
    Attachment 1 - 75B-07.0-05 EHS Requirements for Purchased Materials.pdf
    The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) outlines its Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements for purchased materials in document 75B-07.0-05. The purpose is to define specifications for materials used at BEP, covering procurement at both the Washington D.C. and Fort Worth facilities. Key responsibilities are assigned to the EMS Facility Management Representative, Contracting Officers, and Bureau Personnel to ensure materials comply with EHS regulations. All materials must minimize injury and illness risks and adhere to government and commercial EHS standards, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations. The BEP reserves the right to reject non-compliant materials or those causing adverse health effects. The document details specific requirements for Safety Data Sheets (SDS), environmental protection, air emissions (including VOC limits for inks), wastewater, energy/water/recovered materials usage, solid/hazardous waste, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), identification of hazardous waste, pre-manufacture notification, Proposition 65 substances, Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act (SARA) chemicals, total toxic organics, and the use of recycled materials. Contractors must provide SDS for all chemicals, identify regulated air pollutants, and ensure materials meet environmental standards and contain a high percentage of post-consumer recovered material.
    SF 1009 - SAP Sole Source v10-18_CO signed_Redacted.pdf
    The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking a brand-name justification and approval for the sole-source procurement of VALE’s nickel “S” pellets. This decision is based on the unique specifications and purity of VALE's product, which are crucial for the electrolytic plating process used in currency production. The estimated cost for this one-time purchase is $43,659.20. The BEP asserts that switching to an alternative nickel supplier would necessitate extensive testing through a Change Control Board (CCB) Verification and Validation (V&V) Level Two (2) test, causing significant production delays and potential disruptions to currency manufacturing. Non-conforming nickel could lead to the mutilation of up to 200,000 currency sheets or damage to printing presses. No other vendors have been identified that can provide a comparable product meeting BEP's stringent quality standards. This procurement was advertised on SAM.gov from July 31, 2025, to August 30, 2025.
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