49 -- Blanket Purchase Agreement

The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) intends to place an order with Bottcher America for Blanket Purchase Agreement to recover and/or repair wiper rollers (fiscal year 2005). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 and 13.106-1. The resulting purchase order shall not exceed the simplified purchase threshold. The procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.106 shall be used. See numbered note 22.