Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Hidden Machine-Readable Security Features - FY26
- Client
- Department of the Treasury
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- —
- Category
- Document Printing and Mailing, Books, Maps, Ballot Papers, or Other Publications
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 541715
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Kevin Ibershoff
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe Bureau of Engraving and Printing is seeking information on research and development capabilities for hidden machine-readable security features. The agency is trying to identify potential sources capable of developing and integrating covert security features into United States currency to prevent counterfeiting. The scope of work covers the exploration of advanced materials, detection technologies, and manufacturing processes that can withstand the circulation life of banknotes. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in materials science, optical physics, or secure printing technologies to be eligible for consideration. The evaluation criteria will focus on the technical maturity of the proposed concepts, the feasibility of integration into high-speed production environments, and the robustness of the detection methodology. The agency has not provided specific budget signals or funding commitments at this stage, as this request is solely for information and planning purposes. Responses to this request for information must be submitted by the designated closing date of April 18, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 2031ZA26N00005 RFI -Hidden Machine Readable Security Features.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is issuing a Request for Information to obtain, test, and evaluate novel emerging technologies or materials for hidden machine-readable counterfeit deterrent features on future U.S. currency. Interested parties with novel technologies not in commercial use or public domain are invited to submit capabilities and samples. This notice is for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
- Issued by
- Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Response Date
- 2:00 PM Eastern Time, November 15, 2026
- How to submit
- Email and physical mail delivery
- Submission details
- Preliminary samples and brief technical description must be mailed to Office of the Technology & Development in Washington, D.C. Email responses and capability statements must be submitted by 2:00 PM Eastern Time, November 15, 2026.
Scope of work
- Novel emerging technologies and materials for hidden machine-readable counterfeit deterrent or authenticating features on future U.S. currency
- Preliminary samples of proposed security features
- Brief technical description of proposed security features
- Capability statements
Documents to include with the bid
- Preliminary samples
- Brief technical description
- Capability statements
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26N00005
- Agency
- Department of the Treasury
- Buying office
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Responses due
- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Nov 14, 2025
- NAICS
- 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product/service code
- AJ13
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC
- Contracting contact
- Kevin Ibershoff
[email protected] - Additional contact
- Falcon Albino
[email protected]
Read the official notice description
See attached RFI: "2031ZA26N00005- RFI Hidden Machine Readable Security Features"
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (2031ZA) with descriptions matching "engraving", performed in DC. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT SUPPLY GROUPS LLC2031ZA24C00209 · INSTALL SECURITY WINDOW FILM (GLAZING) WITH WET GLAZING FRAME ATTACHMENT FOR ALL WINDOWS A | $75,033 | Jul 22, 2024 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of the Treasury, NAICS 541715, performed in DC
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| ROLIC TECHNOLOGIES AG2031ZA26F00413 · BAZAAR V, TASK ORDER 07 - OVERT SECURITY FEATURES | $594.8K | Sep 29, 2027 |
| SICPA SECURINK CORP2031ZA26F00395 · TO 11 IS THE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT EFFORT BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF CONCEPT ( | $475.0K | Sep 29, 2027 |
| SICPA SECURINK CORP2031ZA26F00390 · THE OBJECTIVE OF TASK ORDER 13 IS TO WORK TOWARDS ROTATING MAGNET (QUICKSILVER-F) EFFECTS | $39,864 | Sep 24, 2027 |
| AUTHENTIX, INC2031ZA26F00470 · TRUFFLES III TASK ORDER 08 FOR OVERT SECURITY FEATURES. | $6.8M | Sep 17, 2027 |
| LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO. KG2031ZA26F00467 · OVERT SECURITY FEATURE | $389.0K | Sep 13, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of the Treasury, NAICS 541715, since Oct 1, 2023
127 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. ROLIC TECHNOLOGIES AG$20.3M
- 2. AUTHENTIX, INC$17.4M
- 3. GOLDBELT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC$8.9M
- 4. SICPA SECURINK CORP$8.3M
- 5. STA TECHNOLOGIES INC.$6.1M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
Source and verification
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