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

81 -- CONTAINERS, PACKAGING AND PACKING SUPPLIES POC Ronnetta R. Ruller, Procurement Technician, 202/874-2127. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking sources for various packaging methods or new technology for packaging securities. The packaging must be disposable and capable of withstanding rough handling by transportion means (such as airplane and trucks, etc.). The securities may be subject to being dropped from heights of 8-12 feet and may also be subject to being dragged or pushed across sharp edges (e.g., the rivets of an airplane hull). The securities to be secured are approximately 13" x 18" x 5-1/2" or 32 cm x 46 cm x 14 cm (width x length x height) and weight 35-40 pounds. Any interested parties may provide the BEP with product brochures and/or representative samples for the BEP to evaluate. Additional information regarding this announcement may be obtained by contacting Ronnetta R. Ruller at 202/874-2127. (0017)

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