WCF Stack and Rack Carts
ID: 2031ZA26Q00029Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a99c8362f7124006b2c5f82f3696fd73/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), is seeking proposals for the procurement of Stack and Rack Carts to support its currency production process. The primary objective is to establish a single contract for the manufacture and delivery of these carts, which are essential for securely holding wet currency sheets during a minimum 72-hour drying period following the Intaglio printing phase. These carts will be utilized in the internal production process at the BEP's facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and must meet specific technical requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, and direct any questions to Ariel Dillon at ariel.dillon@bep.gov by January 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, with a focus on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ariel Dillon
    ariel.dillon@bep.gov
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    2031ZA26Q00029 WCF Stack and Rack Carts.pdf
    This government solicitation, 2031ZA26Q00029, outlines the requirements for a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) acquisition of "Stack and Rack Carts." The NAICS code for this procurement is 332999, "All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing," with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Offers are due by January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, and questions must be submitted by January 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST to ariel.dillon@bep.gov. Proposals will be evaluated on technical approach, past performance, and price, with price being the most important factor for technically acceptable offers. The document includes detailed instructions for offer submission, required representations and certifications (FAR 52.212-3), and various contract clauses incorporated by reference and full text.
    Attachment B Drawing 55222AD.pdf
    The document, Attachment B, details the design specifications and components for a "50-SUBJECT STACK AND RACK CART" and a "50-SUBJECT STACK AND RACK," likely for use by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing. It includes detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing notes for various parts such as the base plate, side plate, upright assembly, handle assembly, caster block, reflector block, rod holder components, upright flange plate, upright cap, handle flange, V block, and 5/8" rod. Key materials specified include AISI 1018-1028 cold rolled steel in various thicknesses and steel tubing (ASTM A500 or equivalent). Surface treatment for some components is specified as powder coating per MIL-PRF-24712B, Type I, Class 4, FED STD 17038 (Gloss Black). All dimensions are in inches, and tolerances are to ASME Y14.5-2009 standards. The document serves as a comprehensive technical guide for the fabrication and assembly of these items.
    Statement of Work Stack and Rack Carts.pdf
    The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) requires a single contract for Stack and Rack Carts to be used in its currency production process. These carts are essential for holding wet currency sheets during a minimum 72-hour drying period after Intaglio printing. The contractor will manufacture and deliver carts according to specific technical requirements outlined in Attachment A, Drawing 55222AD REV A, to the Ft. Worth, TX Currency Facility. The BEP reserves the right to inspect all delivered equipment, and any non-compliant or damaged items must be replaced by the contractor at no cost. Performance will be evaluated through random sampling and customer complaints, with final acceptance occurring after 90 days of problem-free use. Initial delivery of two carts is required within 60 days of contract award for a two-week testing period, followed by a staggered delivery schedule. The contractor must also provide a warranty and notify the BEP of any potential delays or deviations from technical requirements.
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