Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Procurement, 14th & C. Streets, S.W., Washington, DC, 20228

99 -- DISTINCTIVE SECURITY THREAD SOL THREAD POC Cynthia Duncan, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 874-2539, Fax (202) 874-3135, Email cynthia.duncan@bep.treas.gov -- Jennifer Sellers, Contracting Officer/Manager, Phone (202) 874-3148, Fax (202) 874-3135, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=THREAD&LocID= 142. E-MAIL: Cynthia Duncan, cynthia.duncan@bep.treas.gov. The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) intends to enter into negotiations with Technical Graphics, Incorporated (TGI) of Milford, NH for distinctive security thread for U.S. currency paper. A fixed price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract is anticipated for a base period of approximately 4 months with 3 twelve month option periods. TGI holds the patent and is the sole manufacturer of security thread contained in U.S. currency paper. See Note 22. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. Inquires should be made to the BEP, Office of Procurement, Attn: Cindy Duncan, 14th & C Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20228-0001 or telefax at (202) 874-2200 or e-mailed to cynthia.duncan@bep.treas.gov Posted 03/16/99 (D-SN308947). (0075)

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