Award Notice
ID: 2031ZA23P00218Type: Justification
AwardedMar 15, 2023
Award #:2031ZA23P00218
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

PRINTING, DUPLICATING, AND BOOKBINDING EQUIPMENT (3610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/db203b097aaf4c4d8fcc3231150708f8/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, has issued a sole source justification for the procurement of spare parts for LEPE machines, awarded to K&B Bank Note Solutions under purchase order 2031ZA23P00218. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of printing, duplicating, and bookbinding equipment used in the production of currency and other official documents. The performance of this contract will take place in Washington, DC, and interested parties can reach out to Melva Robinson at melva.robinson@bep.gov for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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    Melva Robinson
    melva.robinson@bep.gov
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