Notice of Intent to Sole Source

BEP has a need for a new contract to install and bring into operations ASECURI software at the Fort Worth Facility. ASECURI is a prepress workflow program that is based on process tickets including imposition, proofing, and rendering of files for laser exposure on the BEP’s Computer to Offset Plate (CToP) and Computer to Intaglio Plate (CTiP) machines. This contract also includes training and maintenance at both the Fort Worth and Washington, DC facilities. Only personnel from Koenig & Bauer and its subcontractors are qualified to perform maintenance and support services to Koenig & Bauer proprietary hardware and software. These components operate within the Computer Document Design System (CSDDS), also known as Engraving LAN and consist of proprietary components originally manufactured by Koenig & Bauer. Services must be compatible with CSDDS. There currently are no other resellers.