NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE – BEP PARTS MAP1483 - Knife, Upper blade, Carbide, used on “X” cutting unit & MAP1482 - Knife, Upper blade, Carbide, used on “W” cutting unit

The Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC) on behalf of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to award a firm‑fixed‑price sole‑source contract for two specific carbide upper‑blade knives used on BEP’s “X” and “W” cutting units. The only eligible vendor is Industrial Knife Inc. Respondents must be SAM‑registered and submit written responses via email by the deadline. No cost reimbursement is provided for proposal preparation. This is a straightforward procurement of spare parts rather than a service contract. • Items: MAP1482 (W‑unit knife) and MAP1483 (X‑unit knife), both carbide upper blades with specified geometry. • Procurement type: Sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price under FAR 13.106‑1(b). • Required vendor: Industrial Knife Inc. (single source). • Submission: Email to [email protected] (and Naweed Nezam) by 12:00 PM EST, 22 Sep 2026. • Eligibility: Must be active in SAM. • No site visits, pre‑bid meetings, or question period indicated. • Contract likely for delivery of the two spare‑part items; quantity not disclosed.