IR-Variable Ink

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) invites you to respond to the attached unrestricted solicitation for a contractor to furnish all facilities, labor, and materials to deliver a variable-IR pattern pigment or ink which are readily available materials, or, derive from developmental efforts that may result in unique materials for BEP. The solicitation No. is BEP-RFP-13-0230 and this is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-68 effective June 28, 2013. The NAICS codes associated with this requirement are 325910, Printing Ink Manufacturing and/or 541712, R&D in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). It is anticipated that BEP may elect to award multiple contracts to several Offerors offering the greatest value to the Government. Interested offerors are encouraged to register in FedBizOpps for electronic notification of amendments, and/or changes to this notice. Inquiries are to be addressed to Ms. Carol Estes, Contract Specialist via email at [email protected] and Ms. Kathleen Barton, Contracting Officer via email at [email protected]. Telephonic requests or requests for additional information will not be honored. Question 1: At this time do you have any information or guidance on when the actual RFP response from suppliers might be due? Answer 1: This requirement will use FY 13 funds and as result must be awarded prior to September 30, 2013. Therefore, all responses must be received by the due date specified. NOTE: ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 TO ENSURE ANSWERS CAN BE PROVIDED TIMELY.