Machine-Readable Intaglio Ink

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Title: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole‑Source Contract Agency: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), U.S. Department of the Treasury

NAICS Code: 325910 Printing Ink Manufacturing

PSC: 6810 Chemicals

Authority: FAR 6.3021, Only One Responsible Source

1. Description of Requirement

The proposed acquisition is to acquire specified Machine-Readable intaglio ink that exhibits machine-readable characteristics.  The inks will be used: (1) in the manufacture of U.S. currency and other U.S. security products at the BEP ECF and WCF facilities and (2) for use in test printing related to change management and continuous improvement efforts. The IRD inks must be compatible with BEP intaglio presses and meet the specialized U.S. Currency Program (USCP) Catalyst Family Design (CFD) requirements.

This acquisition supports BEP’s mission to produce U.S. currency and other security products.

2. Intended Source

Vendor: SICPA Securink Corporation

UEI: JXZLMHMXAFB4

The intended source is the only known vendor with the technical capability, proprietary processes, and production capacity to meet BEP’s requirements.

3. Sole‑Source Justification Summary

Market research conducted by BEP indicates that no other responsible sources can meet the Government’s minimum needs. The requirement involves unique, security‑sensitive materials and specialized production methods not available commercially or as nondevelopmental items. As a result, only one responsible source is capable of providing the required supplies in accordance with FAR 6.302‑1.

4. This Notice Is Not a Request for Proposals

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond. Any submissions must demonstrate the ability to meet BEP’s requirements without requiring substantial Government‑funded development.

5. Response Instructions

Interested firms must submit:

• Capability statements
• Technical documentation demonstrating ability to meet BEP specifications
• Evidence of past performance with similar security‑sensitive materials
• Business size status under the applicable NAICS code

Responses must be received by:

June 18, 2026

and sent to: Email:

wesley.rankins@bep.gov

Subject Line:

 “Response to Notice of Intent”

Requirement Title:

Machine-Readable Intaglio Ink

6. Determination

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.