ContractSpecial Notice

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Overt Security Features - FY26

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 2031ZA26N00006
Response Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
177 days left
Days Remaining
177
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) within the Department of the Treasury has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking innovative overt security features aimed at deterring counterfeiting of future U.S. currency. The BEP is particularly interested in technologies and materials that are not currently available in the commercial market or public domain, which are challenging to replicate and can be easily verified by the public without the need for external devices. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the security of U.S. currency, ensuring its integrity and public trust. Interested parties are invited to submit preliminary samples along with a brief technical description to Chris Dollberg by November 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and should refrain from including any proprietary or sensitive information in their responses.

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
2031ZA26N00006 - RFI Overt Security Features.pdf
PDF•24 KB•Nov 14, 2025
AI Summary
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for novel overt security features to deter counterfeiting of future U.S. currency. This RFI is for informational planning only and does not constitute a commitment to procurement. The BEP is interested in technologies and materials that are not currently in commercial use or the public domain, are difficult to simulate, and can be easily authenticated by the public without external devices. Submissions will be evaluated for effectiveness, compatibility with production, durability, and environmental acceptability. Interested parties are requested to submit preliminary samples and a brief technical description to Chris Dollberg by November 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses, and all costs incurred are the responsibility of the responding party.

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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

Point of Contact

Name
Kevin Ibershoff

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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