Nickel Pellets and S-Rounds
ID: 2031ZA25N00021Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (322299)

PSC

PAPER AND PAPERBOARD (9310)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/12bb9fc16772463fb6753e7f19ebb9aa/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 23, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 23, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 12, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide nickel pellets and s-rounds for its electroplating processes. The procurement focuses on two specific types of nickel anodes: Round Buttons, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and Spherical Pellets, ranging from 0.24 to 0.55 inches, both requiring a silvery-white finish and specific chemical characteristics. These materials are crucial for the BEP's operational needs, ensuring quality and compliance in their manufacturing processes. Interested suppliers should contact Susan DelaCruz at susan.delacruz@bep.gov or Vaughn Oswald at vaughn.oswald@bep.gov for further details, as this opportunity is part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside initiative.

Point(s) of Contact
Susan DelaCruz
susan.delacruz@bep.gov
Vaughn Oswald
vaughn.oswald@bep.gov
Files
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2031ZA25N00021 Nickel Pellets and s-rounds.docx
Jan 23, 2025, 2:06 PM UTC
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from qualified suppliers of nickel pellets and s-rounds for its electroplating processes. This request does not constitute a formal solicitation but seeks input from small businesses capable of providing two specific types of nickel anodes: Round Buttons and Spherical Pellets, each with precise physical and chemical specifications outlined in the notice. The round buttons must measure approximately 1 inch in diameter, while the spherical pellets should range from 0.24 to 0.55 inches. Both types must exhibit a silvery-white, lustrous finish with specific sulfur depolarized chemical characteristics. Additional requirements include detailed labeling for each shipment, conforming to the BEP’s barcode specifications, ensuring traceability and compliance. The notice emphasizes the importance of adhering to the outlined specifications to meet the BEP's operational needs, highlighting the government's procurement process promoting small businesses while ensuring quality materials for its functions.
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