Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Overt Security Features
ID: 2031ZA25N00004Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/935149d6e7244e59926bbd6fd6fac7cb/view
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    The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) focused on gathering innovative technologies and materials for overt security features on future U.S. currency. The RFI aims to identify effective counterfeit deterrents that can be easily authenticated by the public without the need for external devices, under various lighting conditions. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the security of U.S. currency against traditional printing and digital reproduction methods. Interested parties are invited to submit preliminary samples and a brief technical description by October 9, 2025, to the designated BEP R&D lead, Kevin Ibershoff, at kevin.ibershoff@bep.gov, or Falcon Albino at falcon.albino@bep.gov. Please note that the government will not compensate for any response costs, and submitted information will assist in assessing potential requirements for future solicitations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kevin Ibershoff
    kevin.ibershoff@bep.gov
    Falcon Albino
    falcon.albino@bep.gov
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    2031ZA25N00004- RFI Overt Security Features.pdf
    The Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) issued a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at gathering innovative technologies and materials for overt security features on future U.S. currency. The RFI, which does not constitute a contract solicitation, invites submissions by October 9, 2025, for technologies that provide effective counterfeit deterrence against traditional printing and digital reproduction. Respondents are encouraged to propose novel features that do not require external devices for verification and are easy for the public to authenticate under various lighting conditions. Interested parties must submit preliminary samples and a brief technical description to the designated BEP R&D lead. The government will not compensate for any response costs, and submitted information will assist in assessing potential requirements for subsequent solicitations. Respondents should avoid including proprietary information and are advised that responses will not be returned. This RFI reflects the BEP's interest in enhancing the security of U.S. currency through advanced, publicly accessible authentication methods.
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