Color Shifting Ink
ID: 2031ZA25N00009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTINGOFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERWASHINGTON, DC, 20228, USA

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81c4366af0b2459e8d89862de5ec467b/view
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    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), is seeking information from potential contractors capable of supplying Color Shifting, Non-heatset Intaglio Currency Ink with embedded security features for U.S. paper currency production. This Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify existing materials or those requiring minor modifications that meet the BEP's production criteria, emphasizing the importance of security in currency manufacturing. Interested parties must submit their company information, capabilities, budgetary cost estimates, and a reference list of current customers by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on December 10, 2024, with the understanding that this notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or bids. For further inquiries, respondents can contact Jacqueline Ambala at jacqueline.ambala@bep.gov or Susan DelaCruz at susan.delacruz@bep.gov.

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    Jacqueline Ambala
    jacqueline.ambala@bep.gov
    Susan DelaCruz
    susan.delacruz@bep.gov
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    2031ZA25N00009_Sources Sought_RFI.pdf
    The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has issued a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors capable of supplying Color Shifting, Non-heatset Intaglio Currency Ink with embedded security features for U.S. paper currency production. The RFI, numbered 2031ZA25N00009, seeks responses by December 10, 2024, and emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for proposals or bids. Interested parties must provide details including their company information, capabilities, budgetary cost estimates, and a reference list of current customers using similar materials. The BEP is particularly interested in existing materials or those requiring minor modifications that meet their production criteria. Respondents are advised to clearly identify any confidential information and the government will not cover any costs incurred for this information. The RFI aims to gather market data to facilitate future acquisitions while promoting competition among suppliers. The notice outlines requirements for submissions and specifies that responses will not lead to a binding contract, nor will the government acknowledge receipt of responses.
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