Department of Treasury (DY), Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Procurement, 14th & C Sts., S. W., 708-A, Washington, D. C. 20228

35 -- STAMP COIL PACKAGING SYSTEM SOL BEP-96-26(N) DUE 060396 POC Contact, Jeff Ryan, Contract Specialist, 202/874-2132,. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) plans to issue a solicitation for a packaging system for coils of gummed and/or pressure sensitive postage stamps ranging in size from 4 inches (10.16 cm) to 12 inches (30.48 cm) in diameter. The packaging system must be capable of shrink wrapping the coils in transparent, tamper evident, polypropylene heat shrink film (0.75 - 1.125 mills thick); inserting the shrink wrapped coils into knock-down style corrugated shipping cartons and cases; and automatically placing the shipping cases on standard two-way accessible pallets. The packaging system must also be capable of labeling the coils, cartons, and cases, as well as providing electronic controls to ensure accountability of the stamp coils processed through the packaging system. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price type contract. The scope of work will be for one (1) packaging system with an option for one (1) additional system. The solicitation will be available on or about April 30, 1996. Please submit a written request for a copy of this solicitation prior to that date. The requesting company's written request should include a statement of the company's size status (i.e., Large, Small, Minority, or Women-Owned). Telephone requests will not be honored. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. (0102)

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