Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Laser Cleaning Services

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking ablative laser cleaning services for its IPC 1100 Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) machines. This requirement moves the agency from manual, abrasive cleaning to a controlled, non-contact laser process to protect PVD machine components. These services support equipment performance for high-quality chrome coatings on intaglio plates used in currency production. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 811310. Work will take place at BEP facilities in Washington, DC, and Fort Worth, TX, covering four machines total. The contract includes a base year and four one-year option periods under a Firm-Fixed Price structure. Responses are due by July 10, 2026. The solicitation package includes the Statement of Work, a detailed inventory of PVD parts, a mandatory pricing template, and Department of Labor wage determinations for both regions. This project involves cleaning services for four machines at two BEP locations: the District of Columbia Facility (DCF) and the Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, Texas. The work requires removing material buildup from internal components like chamber shields and heater plates, covering a total surface area of about 3,393.5 square feet. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside with a one-year base period and four one-year options. The contractor will provide labor, materials, and equipment for routine ablative laser cleaning of PVD shield and chamber parts. This includes servicing two machines at the DC Facility (DCF) and two at the Western Currency Facility (WCF).