Intent to Award Sole Source
ID: 2031ZA25N00006Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

PSC

PRINTING, DUPLICATING, AND BOOKBINDING EQUIPMENT (3610)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e82b843bfbc94c0b83299c99c239775a/view
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    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), intends to award a sole-source contract to Buhler Inc. for the procurement of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spare parts essential for the operation of Three-Mill equipment used in currency manufacturing. The required spare parts include various components such as switches, valves, and filter elements, all of which are proprietary to Buhler Inc., and no other sources are capable of supplying these items. Interested parties who believe they can provide the listed spare parts must submit a capability statement by 4:00 PM (EDT) on November 1, 2024, to William Corley II at william.corleyII@bep.gov, as the government retains discretion over the competitive nature of this procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William Corley II
    william.corleyII@bep.gov
    Ramon Ramos
    ramon.ramos@bep.gov
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