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

81 -- COIL PACKAGING TRAY FILM POC Contact Jesse L. Robertson, Contract Specialist, 202/874-3145. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking sources to supply coil packaging tray film used in the processing of Postage Stamps in accordance with BEP Specification F:CPT-3 dated September 18, 1996. The film shall be suitable for use on the BEP's automatic coiling and packaging equipment. The film shall unwind, thermoform, seal, cut, and slit-perforate easily, cleanly and uniformly on the BEP's equipment. The film shall have a thickness of 0.369-0.451 (0.015-0.0178 inches) +/- 0.020 mm (0.0008 inches). The film, after thermoforming into trays, shall seal to lidding film as described in Specification F:CPL-2 dated December 12, 1996. The seal shall be such that any attempt to remove the lidding film from the tray shall result in a visible, permanent indication that removal has occured or has been attempted. The film shall be wound on fiber cores furnished by the contractor in accordance with BEP specifications and delivered in rolls. A draft specification will be issued to all interested sources for comment as well as for information purposes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this specification, or otherwise pay for the information solicited. All interested sources should request a copy of the draft specification within fifteen (15) days after publication of this notice. Comments on the draft specification and information requested should be submitted to the BEP no later than February 28, 1997. Requests should be submitted in writing to the above address. (0029)

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