Alternative Raw Materials for Currency Substrate Production
- Client
- Department of the Treasury
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 9/28/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 322120
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Contact
- Wesley Rankins
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe Bureau of Engraving and Printing issues this Request for Information for market research and planning purposes to identify alternative raw materials for currency substrate production. The buyer seeks technical, performance, security, sustainability, and manufacturing information on natural or engineered paper substrates that could supplement or replace traditional cotton-linen currency paper. This request does not constitute a solicitation or procurement commitment. Interested respondents must organize their submissions into six specified sections, not exceeding 50 pages. Respondents must submit questions in writing by October 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and email final PDF responses to Contracting Officer Wesley Rankins at [email protected] by December 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The buyer may consider late submissions at its sole discretion, and it will not reimburse respondents for preparation costs.
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26N00063
- Agency
- Department of the Treasury
- Buying office
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing › Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Dec 11, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Sep 28, 2026
- NAICS
- 322120 · Paper Mills
- Product/service code
- 9310
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC
- Contracting contact
- Wesley Rankins
[email protected]
Read the official notice description
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify and evaluate currency and security paper substrates manufactured with commercially available and emerging alternative raw materials. The Issuing Organization seeks information regarding paper that could supplement or replace traditional cotton-linen currency paper while maintaining or improving performance, security, durability, sustainability, and manufacturability. This RFI is issued solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to procure products or services.
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 "materials", performed in DC. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| CERTIFIED TRAVEL MEDIA, LLC2031ZA26P00121 · DISTRIBUTE AND DISPLAY EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE WESTER CURRENCY FAC | $16,284 | Sep 1, 2027 |
| FRONTLINE KING GEORGE JV LLC2031ZA25F00167 · THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL DESIGN, LABOR, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS TO PREPARE | $5.9M | Nov 13, 2026 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Paper Mills). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of the Treasury, NAICS 322120
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| CRANE & CO., INC.2031ZA26F00457 · WCF NOVEMBER 2026 DELIVERIES, CURRENCY PAPER | $8.4M | Nov 24, 2026 |
| CRANE & CO., INC.2031ZA26F00454 · ECF NOVEMBER 2026 DELIVERIES, CURRENCY PAPER | $13.9M | Nov 24, 2026 |
| MILES AHEAD DISTRIBUTION, INC.2031ZA26P00125 · PAPER BLUE INTERLEAVING | $71,020 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| MILES AHEAD DISTRIBUTION, INC.2031ZA26P00096 · PAPER BLUE INTERLEAVING 27 1/2" X 32" 106M 50% RAG REGULAR FINISH (WOVE) GRAIN LONG | $142.0K | Jul 21, 2026 |
| MILES AHEAD DISTRIBUTION, INC.2031ZA26P00032 · WHITE TESLIN PAPER | $110.0K | Apr 10, 2026 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of the Treasury, NAICS 322120, since Oct 1, 2023
15 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. CRANE & CO., INC.$22.3M
- 2. MILES AHEAD DISTRIBUTION, INC.$636.6K
- 3. FLATWATER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPANY$226.1K
- 4. TSRC, INC.$54,865
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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