Base Notice: JOFOC-BG-3800 Image Setter

The Department of the Treasury (DOT), Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in Washington DC is seeking the following requirements and intents to sole source to Esko-Graphics. Establish a Service Agreement for FY 2011. To acquire maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for the BG-3800 Image Setter and associated Software. The Image Setter is used to create films used in the fabrication of Offset Plates used in the production of currency. Due to the proprietary status of both the hardware and software used in operating the BG-3800 equipment, Esko-Graphics has been determined the only one responsible source that can provide labor and parts that are necessary to maintain the equipment in good operating status. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 and 13.106-1. Only one responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The resulting purchase order shall not exceed the simplified purchase threshold. The procedures set forth in FAR part 13.106 shall be used. For inquiries regarding this notice, contact Aminat Shodunke, Contract Specialist, at [email protected].