68 -- Black Iron Oxide

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to place an order with Rockwood Pigments for Pigment Magnetic Black Iron Oxide. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under 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.