Currency Bundle Labels and Cash Pak

This document outlines the Department of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) technical specifications (L:PSC-7) for pressure-sensitive currency bundle and Cash-Pak labels. It defines performance, dimensional, and quality requirements for labels used on shrink-wrapped currency packages across all BEP sites. Key provisions include classifications for 100K and 200K sheet process sets, blank thermal transfer labels, and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Eagle labels. The specification defines denominational color-coding matched to Pantone standards, adhesive properties requiring low initial tack and progressive permanent bonding, and tamper-evident features for Cash-Pak labels. It details layout criteria, Code 39 barcoding standards, and precise numbering algorithms for sequential note serialization. Quality assurance protocols require contractors to maintain an ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015 compliant quality system. The BEP will perform product evaluations on production equipment to verify adhesion and barcode readability (ANSI grade C or better). Sampling plans adhere to ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, enforcing a strict zero-tolerance policy for numbering errors. Packaging and marking instructions are also specified to ensure undamaged delivery and accurate inventory identification.

The Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Reference Number: 2031ZA26N00047) to conduct market research for the procurement of Currency Bundle Labels and Cash Paks. The government is seeking to identify qualified small business contractors capable of manufacturing and supplying these items according to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) specifications. To qualify as a small business for this potential opportunity, interested contractors must meet the NAICS code 322299 size standard of 500 or fewer employees. Respondents are requested to submit a capability statement along with technical and product information, such as product literature and documentation detailing where the materials will be manufactured. This notice is strictly for informational and planning purposes, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding. If the requirement moves forward, a formal Request for Quote (RFQ) will be published on SAM.gov. Interested parties must submit their capability packages to the Point of Contact, Susan Dela Cruz, via email by July 31, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.