JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION - UCAS3 and GVCS Sensors

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking to purchase and maintain six UCAS3 and six GVCS sensors, which are used to analyze printed currency and for quality control of other materials. The sensors will be installed on two M8 machines, one at the Washington D.C. Facility and one at the Western Currency Facility. The BEP requires the sensors to operate daily to meet its mission to manufacture Federal Reserve Notes and other security products. The upkeep of the UCAS3 and GVCS sensors is considered mission critical to the BEP. • The sensors will be used for quality control of printed currency and other materials. • The BEP requires the sensors to operate daily to meet its mission. • The upkeep of the sensors is considered mission critical to the BEP. • The sensors will be installed on two M8 machines. • The BEP staff will perform regular verification or validation of the sensors.