Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Hidden Machine-Readable Security Features - FY26
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2031ZA26N00005
- Agency
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ13 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued a Request for Information (RFI) on November 14, 2025, seeking novel emerging technologies and materials for hidden machine-readable security features in future U.S. currency. This Special Notice, identified as 2031ZA26N00005, represents a market research effort rather than a formal procurement action. The RFI is classified under NAICS code 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and PSC code AJ13 (General Science & Technology R&D Services). The government is actively seeking information from the private sector to identify counterfeit deterrent technologies that are difficult to discover, understand, and replicate while remaining readable by specialized detection systems.
Interested parties must submit preliminary samples and brief technical descriptions to Chris Dollberg by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on November 15, 2026, which provides approximately one year for preparation and response. The BEP will evaluate all submissions based on effectiveness as a security feature, compatibility with design and production factors, durability, and environmental acceptability. Respondents should note that all response costs are at their own expense, no proprietary or sensitive information should be included in submissions, and the government reserves the right to utilize non-proprietary technical information in future solicitations. This RFI does not constitute a commitment to procure materials or services, and submitted responses are not offers and cannot form binding contracts. There are no specific eligibility restrictions mentioned, making this opportunity available to qualified organizations across the private sector capable of developing advanced security technologies.
Notice text
See attached RFI: "2031ZA26N00005- RFI Hidden Machine Readable Security Features"
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 2031ZA26N00005 RFI -Hidden Machine Readable Security Features.pdf |
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