Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - Device Assisted Security Features - FY26

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is seeking information on device-assisted security features that can be integrated into United States currency. The agency is trying to identify technologies that can be authenticated by devices such as smartphones, point-of-sale terminals, or high-speed sorting machines to combat counterfeiting. The scope of work covers the submission of technical capabilities, manufacturing readiness levels, and potential integration methods for these security features into the banknote production process. Eligible respondents include domestic and international entities with established capabilities in security document technology, optical features, or digital authentication systems. The agency will evaluate submissions based on the technical maturity of the feature, its compatibility with existing currency paper and printing processes, and the feasibility of device-based detection. No budget is specified for this request for information, as the agency is conducting market research to inform future procurement strategies for the fiscal year 2026 cycle. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically to the designated contracting officer. The agency has set the deadline for questions and final submissions in accordance with the dates specified in the attached request for information package. This inquiry does not constitute a formal solicitation, and the agency will not award a contract based solely on the responses received.