Penny Blanks for the United States Mint

The United States Mint is conducting market research to identify interested sources capable of supplying circulating, uncirculated, and proof copper-plated zinc (CPZ) one-cent planchets. These penny blanks must be delivered to United States Mint facilities in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The required raw materials consist of two separate alloys, specifically a one-cent alloy composed of 2.5% copper and 97.5% zinc. The resulting coins must maintain compatibility with existing coinage currently used in banking, commerce, the vending industry, and by the general public.

This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number 2031JG20R00001, is issued for informational and planning purposes by the Manufacturing Procurement office in Washington, DC. The requirement falls under NAICS code 332999 for All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing and PSC code 95. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5136, the procurement of these goods is not subject to standard provisions of law governing procurement or public contracts.

The response deadline for this notice is May 30, 2019. Potential sources are expected to demonstrate the resources necessary to support the manufacturing and delivery requirements for the specified CPZ planchets. James Bacinski serves as the point of contact for this market research effort, which was published on April 17, 2019, and includes one attachment titled Sources_Sought_NOTICE_-_CPZ_Penny.doc.