Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of Procurement, 14th & C. Streets, S.W., Washington, DC, 20228

36 -- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINE PARTS FOR PRINT PRESS SOL RFQ-56-00187 DUE 092299 POC David Mork, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 874-9177, Fax (202) 874-2200, Email david.mork@bep.treas.gov -- Karlitta Reese, Contract Specialist, Phone (202)874-3143, Fax (202)874-2200, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=RFQ-56-00187& LocID=142. E-MAIL: David Mork, david.mork@bep.treas.gov. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.303-1, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing anticipates setting up Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) in order to fill anticipated repetitive needs by establishing _Charge Accounts_ with qualified source(s) of service. BPAs will be established with more than one vendor when possible, for services, in order to provide the maximum practicable competition. BEP will consider vendors whose past performance has shown them to be dependable, who offer quality services at consistently lower prices, and who have provided numerous purchases at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. Sources are being sought for the following supply for Fiscal year 2000 requirements. Replacement blades for I-10 press at the Fort Worth, TX facility for the period 10/01/99 through 09/30/2000. SIC Code 3555, Printing trades machinery & equipment parts, replacement blades for I-10 presses, business size standards 500 employees. This BPA will be set aside for small business if possible. Interested vendors shall provide three (3) past performance references, to include a point of contact and telephone numbers for each, capability statements, published price lists providing hourly rates, and Government discounts offered. Orders under this BPA will be subject to the availability of FY2000 funds. Additional information may be requested in writing by contacting David Mork by Fax at 202/874-2200 or by e-mail at (david.mork@bep.treas.gov). Posted 09/10/99 (D-SN378912). (0253)

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