Notice of Intent to Sole Source:

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in Washington DC intends to award on a sole source basis a contract to Anton Paar Usa, Inc., 10215 Timber Ridge Dr., Ashland VA 23005-8135 for Preventative Maintenance and Calibration and Repairs on two Anton Paar MCR 102 rheometers and associated parts and software updates.  The estimated period of performance is for a twelve month base year and two twelve month option years.   The anticipated award date is after 28 September 2021.

This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other than Full and Open Competition, as authorized by FAR 6.302-1 and in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 811219 and the size standard is $20.5M.  

This requirement is for annual preventative maintenance and calibration for two Anton Paar MCR 102 rheometers (Serial numbers 81586509 and 81657803) and associated parts and software.  Anton Paar Usa, Inc is the OEM and have no authorized distributors/reseller. The rheometers are used to measure the physical rheological properties of intaglio inks, offset inks, letterpress inks, varnishes, and other inks or materials that are used to manufacture currency and other security products at the BEP. The instruments are used for routine analysis of material, as well as in method development efforts to improve upon specifications and fully understand the rheological properties of material used at production. Therefore, the instruments must be serviced at regular intervals to ensure that only high quality material is being used in production to make high quality and secure currency.  

Interested persons may identify their interest, in writing, to the Government point of contact. Responses to this notice must be received no later than 3:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, 14 July 2021. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. The point of contact for this action is Maureen Cameron, Contract Specialist, [email protected] and Alejandro Bulux, Contracting Officer [email protected].