ContractSources Sought

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

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE 2031ZA26N00007
Response Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
228 days left
Days Remaining
228
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore device-assisted security features for future U.S. currency. The objective is to identify innovative technologies and materials that enhance security against counterfeiting while remaining accessible for public authentication through low-cost devices such as optical filters, magnifiers, or cell phones. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the integrity of U.S. currency and ensuring public confidence in its security features. Interested parties are invited to submit preliminary samples and technical descriptions by November 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with all associated costs borne by the submitter. For further inquiries, contact Kevin Ibershoff at kevin.ibershoff@bep.gov or Falcon Albino at falcon.albino@bep.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AJ13
GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
2031ZA26N00007 Device Assisted Security Features.pdf
PDF25 KBNov 14, 2025
AI Summary
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data on device-assisted security features for future U.S. currency. The BEP aims to identify novel technologies and materials that are difficult to counterfeit but easy for the public to authenticate using common, low-cost devices like optical filters, magnifiers, or cell phones. This RFI is for informational planning only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure any services or materials. Interested parties are requested to submit preliminary samples and brief technical descriptions by November 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. All costs associated with responding are the responsibility of the submitter, and no proprietary or sensitive information should be included in responses. The government reserves the right to use non-proprietary technical information in future solicitations.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 14, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineNov 15, 2026
expiryArchive DateNov 30, 2026

Agency Information

Department
TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-Tier
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
Office
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Point of Contact

Name
Kevin Ibershoff

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources