--- title: "Offset blankets" canonical: "https://zephior.com/tenders/c60a365e-3b6d-42ec-8091-e151cb8f38b0/offset-blankets-2031za26n00069" last-updated: 2026-10-16T19:26:04.036450+00:00 --- # Offset blankets The Bureau of Engraving and Printing announces its intent to make a noncompetitive firm-fixed-price IDIQ award to I.T.G.-GmbH Graphic Products for offset and collector blankets under an associated statement of work. The notice says the government intends to negotiate solely with that firm because it considers one source reasonably available; this is an anticipatory notice, not a binding award or request for competitive quotes. Other responsible sources could submit capability information by email to the named contact by 3:00 PM Eastern time on 16 October 2026. The notice requires active SAM registration, says phone and fax questions will not be considered, and states response costs will not be reimbursed. No contract amount or award is stated. - Status: closed - Country: US - Buyer: TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING.OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER - Submission deadline: 2026-10-16T15:00:00-04:00 (instant) - Original notice: https://sam.gov/opp/3bd854773d9a4f98bcffcbc5c3a7709d/view - Source checked: 2026-10-16T19:11:15.905307Z ## Source-backed public facts ```json { "id": "c60a365e-3b6d-42ec-8091-e151cb8f38b0", "revision": 2, "modifiedAt": "2026-10-16T19:26:04.036450+00:00", "sourceCheckedAt": "2026-10-16T19:11:15.905307Z", "stale": false, "url": "https://zephior.com/tenders/c60a365e-3b6d-42ec-8091-e151cb8f38b0/offset-blankets-2031za26n00069", "locale": "en", "title": "Offset blankets", "summary": "The Bureau of Engraving and Printing announces its intent to make a noncompetitive firm-fixed-price IDIQ award to I.T.G.-GmbH Graphic Products for offset and collector blankets under an associated statement of work. The notice says the government intends to negotiate solely with that firm because it considers one source reasonably available; this is an anticipatory notice, not a binding award or request for competitive quotes. Other responsible sources could submit capability information by email to the named contact by 3:00 PM Eastern time on 16 October 2026. The notice requires active SAM registration, says phone and fax questions will not be considered, and states response costs will not be reimbursed. 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The notice says the government intends to negotiate solely with that firm because it considers one source reasonably available; this is an anticipatory notice, not a binding award or request for competitive quotes. Other responsible sources could submit capability information by email to the named contact by 3:00 PM Eastern time on 16 October 2026. The notice requires active SAM registration, says phone and fax questions will not be considered, and states response costs will not be reimbursed. 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The notice says response costs will not be reimbursed.", "source_ref": "sam_offset_api#description.body" } ], "award_criteria": [], "estimated_value": null }, "award": null, "contractPeriod": null, "noticeText": { "text": " NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE \n\n 2031ZA26N00069 \n\n \n\n This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.201. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP), Office of Product Development’s intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract on a noncompetitive basis to I.T.G.-GmbH Graphic Products (I.T.G.). (UEI: TBEWZ48B3366) of Dachauer STR. 201, München 80637, Germany. Policies and procedures from FAR Part 13.5 will be used. This requirement is for offset/collector blankets IAW the associated Statement of Work (SOW). \n\n \nThe Government intends to negotiate solely with I.T.G. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), due to only one source being reasonably available to meet the Government's needs. The applicable NAICS Code is 326299, and the business size standard is 650 employees. Please be advised the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. \n\n \n THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES . However, any responsible source believing that it can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis and must clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of equipment provided. Interested sources must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://www.sam.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing the capability information will be provided by BEP. \n\n Capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail ONLY to jason.roberts@treasury.gov by 3:00 PM EST, Friday, 16 October 2026. 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