Department of the Treasury (DY), Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of Procurement, 14th & C Sts., SW, Room 708-A, Washington, DC 20228

36 -- INTAGLIO PROOF PRESS POC Contact Sharon Phillips, Contract Specialist, at 202-874-3255 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking prospective offerors capable of supplying an Intaglio Proof Press. The proof press shall have the capability of printing up to 11 " by 11 " prints on sheet size of up to 13" by 13" in up to 3 colors at a maximum speed of 120 sheets per hour. Additionally, the proof press shall be capable of accepting 0.03" nickel printing plates. The print quality shall match the print quality of U.S. currency and postage stamps produced at speeds of 10,000 sheets per hour on existing intaglio printing presses. The intended function of the Intaglio Proof Press is to simulate currency and postage stamp production, with the goal of reducing the production downtime of the equipment. Interested businesses capable of providing this equipment should submit sufficient data in order for the Government to determine company's capability. This data shall be submitted to Sharon Phillips at the above address on or before January 31, 1999. In addition to seeking potential sources, the BEP is conducting a market research to determine the commercial availability of intaglio proof presses. As a result, a Commercial Item Questionnaire has been prepared to aid in this market research. Interested sources wishing to participate in the market research shall submit a written request for a copy of the questionnaire by fax or e-mail at 202-874-2200 or sharon.phillips@bep.treas.gov. Should a solicitation be issued, a copy will be sent to qualified businesses responding to this notice.**** Posted 12/22/98 (W-SN282896). (0356)

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