Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - Device Assisted 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 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.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 2031ZA26N00007 Device Assisted Security Features.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is issuing this RFI for research and development regarding device-assisted security features for future generations of U.S. currency. Interested parties are invited to submit preliminary samples and capability statements for novel counterfeit deterrent features. This is for market research and informational planning purposes only.
- Issued by
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Response Date
- 2:00 PM Eastern Time, November 15, 2026
- How to submit
- Email and physical mail
- Submission details
- Send preliminary samples and technical descriptions to Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Office of Technology & Development in Washington, D.C. Email responses and capability statements to designated contacts.
Scope of work
- Research and development of device-assisted security features
- Obtaining, testing, and evaluating technologies and/or materials for counterfeit deterrence
- Preliminary samples and a brief technical description of proposed features
Minimum qualifications
- Proposed features must be novel and not in commercial use or the public domain
Documents to include with the bid
- Preliminary samples
- Brief technical description
- Capability statements
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26N00007
- Agency
- Department of the Treasury
- Buying office
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing › Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- 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: "2031ZA26N00007- RFI Device Assisted 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 "bureau engraving" or "bureau" or "engraving", performed in DC. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| SICPA SECURINK CORP2031ZA26F00395 · TO 11 IS THE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT EFFORT BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF CONCEPT ( | $475.0K | Sep 29, 2027 |
| CRANE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.2031ZA25P00412 · BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING (BEP) WASHINGTON DC FACILITY (DCF) CRANES, LIFTS, AND HOI | $116.6K | Sep 29, 2027 |
| BESA EQUIPMENT LLC2031ZA23C00311 · PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT PARTS AND EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVIC | $797.7K | Sep 27, 2027 |
| PRIME PHYSICIANS PLLC2031ZA26F00407 · THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH UNIT SERVICES AT THE BURE | $770.8K | Aug 31, 2027 |
| SIKICH CPA LLC2031ZA26F00391 · BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING (BEP) ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTABILITY, FINANCIAL, OPERATIONAL, | $3.5M | Jul 26, 2027 |
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 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
Original sourceCraxy AI summarizes this opportunity from the original listing and available solicitation documents. Confirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing source before responding.
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