Notice of Intent to Sole source - Q-Mag Sensor Calibration and Maintenance
ID: 2031ZA26N00028Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8a02ba8d0c8c4802bd3ece4b63501868/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), intends to award a sole source, fixed-price contract for Q-Mag sensor calibration and maintenance services, which are proprietary OEM services. The intended contractor for this procurement is Cummins Allison, and the government plans to utilize a Justification and Approval in accordance with FAR 13.5 to proceed without competition. These services are critical for maintaining the operational integrity of electronic and precision equipment used in the Bureau's production processes. Interested parties must submit their responses in writing via email to Sonia Barnhill at Sonia.Barnhill@bep.gov by 12:00 PM EST on January 19, 2026, and must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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    Sonia.Barnhill@bep.gov
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