Digital Banknote Subscription

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is seeking a digital banknote subscription service that provides access to an online database containing high-definition images of over 6,000 banknotes from more than 200 countries. The subscription must include unlimited searching capabilities with a single concurrent login session and support viewing banknote security features across daylight, ultraviolet, and infrared spectrums. This service will support the Bureau's Security Features Division in comparing and analyzing international banknote security features as part of their operational requirements. The contract will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, prioritizing cost efficiency while ensuring technical compliance. Quotations are due by September 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST, with the anticipated contract performance beginning September 28, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. The current contract being replaced is 2031ZA24P00689, indicating there is an existing incumbent providing similar services. The contract structure includes a one-year base period from September 28, 2025 to September 27, 2026, with four additional option years that could extend the total performance period to five years. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. Performance will take place in Washington, DC 20228, aligning with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's headquarters location where the Security Features Division operates.