ContractSpecial Notice

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for Spare Parts

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE 2031ZA25P00384
Response Deadline
Sep 30, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is issuing a sole-source justification for the procurement of specialized machine spare parts from Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA (KBBS). The specific parts required are Ink Ductor Guides, which are critical for the operation of Super Simultan, Intaglio, COPE, and LEPE presses at BEP facilities. KBBS is the sole manufacturer of these proprietary parts, and utilizing aftermarket alternatives would void existing equipment warranties, making this acquisition essential for maintaining BEP's operational capabilities. Interested parties can reach out to Diane Rollins at diane.rollins@bep.gov or Naweed Nezam at Naweed.Nezam@bep.gov for further information regarding this procurement opportunity.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
333248
All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
PSC Code
3610
PRINTING, DUPLICATING, AND BOOKBINDING EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
SF1009 - SSJ - MAP3910 MAP3911_Redacted.pdf
PDF306 KBSep 17, 2025
AI Summary
The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking a sole-source justification for acquiring specialized machine spare parts from Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA (KBBS). These parts, specifically Ink Ductor Guides, are essential for maintaining Super Simultan, Intaglio, COPE, and LEPE presses at both BEP facilities. KBBS is the sole manufacturer and has exclusive rights to these proprietary parts, and using aftermarket alternatives would void equipment warranties. A Notice of Intent to sole-source was posted on SAM.gov, eliciting no industry responses. Market research confirms that KBBS remains the only viable source with the necessary technical capabilities, precluding competition for this highly specialized equipment. The acquisition is deemed critical for sustaining BEP's operations.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedSep 17, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineSep 30, 2025
expiryArchive DateOct 1, 2025

Agency Information

Department
TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-Tier
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
Office
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Point of Contact

Name
Diane Rollins

Place of Performance

UNITED STATES

Official Sources