INK FOUNTAIN INK KEY

THIS IS INTENT TO AWARD NOTICE NOTHING HERIN SHOULD BE MISCONSTRUED AS A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS, QUOTES, OR BIDS. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to solicit and negotiate with only source, KBA-NOTSSYS SA. Under the authority of FAR subpart 6.302-1 which authorizes other than full and open competition when the supplies or services required by the agency area available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. 2M033293-INK FOUNTAIN INK KEY LEVER L6956340 405-022 INK CARRIAGE SOI (KBA PROPRIETARY). This notice of intent to solicit and negotiate an award of a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals, quote or an invitation for bids. In accordance with FAR subpart 5.207 (c) (15) (ii), all responsible sources may provide a capabilities statement for consideration by the BEP no later than March 13, 2015 at 3:30 P.M. EST. Any cost associated with the preparation and submission of data or information or any other costs incurred in responding to this notice is the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government A determination not to compete this proposed requirement upon receipt of any responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Questions regarding the procurement should be addressed to Rosa Lee via email at [email protected]