Currency Counters for Laboratories

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of Quality Operations, is seeking to procure five new currency counters that meet specified technical requirements for inventory purposes. The counters must be commercial items meeting or exceeding the detailed operational specifications, including a maximum weight of 60 pounds, counting speeds up to 3,000 pieces per minute, compatibility with 115V AC/15A electrical systems, and capability for continuous 8-hour operation. Key contract requirements mandate that only new equipment will be accepted—no prototypes, refurbished, or limited-quantity systems are permissible—and contractors must provide delivery, installation instructions, and operating instructions. The procurement will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with award going to the responsible offeror whose quotation is technically acceptable at the lowest evaluated price. The quotation deadline is May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with this Request for Quotation (RFQ 2031ZA26Q00077) posted on April 30, 2026.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside solicitation under NAICS Code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), procured as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Subparts 12 and 13. The contract is firm fixed-price with all parts required to be supplied within six months of award. Four of the five currency counters will be delivered to the Washington, DC Currency Facility, while one unit will be delivered to the Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Contractors must provide comprehensive English-language documentation including operational and maintenance manuals, standard operating procedures, and one year of manufacturer warranty covering service calls, parts, labor, and associated transportation costs. Additionally, contractors must comply with the BEP's Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements as outlined in the referenced attachments, including specific safety standards, noise limitations, machine guarding, and emergency procedures applicable to equipment operations at BEP facilities.