Micro-Optic Security Features

Amendment 0003:

The purpose of this amendment is to address questions received as of 23 August 2016 in regard to the Solicitation:

Question 1: This is somewhat broad, can you clarify more specifically the expected level of production integration expected in the project (in other words, at what level is the equipment development and automation expected)? Is this prototype scale equipment or full blown production manufacturing?

Answer: The level of integration should be commensurate with the technology proposed for the purpose of proving it's feasibility. It is highly likely that in order to prove on-site ‎construction capability at the BEP will require some sort of pilot or lab scale integration equipment. This should be part of the proposal if needed.

Question 2: Sections 3.1 and 3.2 talks again about the deliverables and specifically, in section 3.1.2.1.2; construction of feature from on-site raw materials. Can the level of scale be described with a bit more detail?

Answer: The scale would be on the order of that needed to prove feasibility. From single samples to hundreds of units.

Question 3: For the BEP-RFP-16-0440 Solicitation Micro-Optic Security Features. Do you have a design you would like made or do you want a new design developed. We can make micro optics down to submicron sizes. What wave length of light do you want the features optimized for?

Answer: The structures should be optimized for broad band focusing across the visible spectrum. Any other wavelengths or applications would be considered secondary.

Question 4: What is the anticipated funding range for Years 1 and Years 2/3?

Answer: This will be a cost type contract with the successful offeror proposal being the best value to the Government, thus it would depends on the proposed technology, its feasibility, and applications.

Question 5: What is the expected length of the total technical proposal?

Answer: The Government did not set a requirement on length so long as it meets the requirement of the SOO.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to issue a solicitation on or about July 29, 2016 for the research and development of a new overt and device assisted security features suitable for use in protecting the next generation of United States Federal Reserve Notes from counterfeiting threats. For this requirement, the BEP would like to develop a new device assisted feature based upon advanced micro optic array technology. The Government will procures this requirement under Full and Open Competition resulting in a single award contract. The Government anticipates that the resulting contract will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee with a base year and two option years. 

Please see the draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Solicitation for addtional details.

It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or around July 29, 2016. Questions regarding this procurement should be addressed to Khoa Tran via email at khoa.tran@bep.gov and Kathleen Barton via email at kathleen.barton@bep.gov. Telephonic requests will not be honored.

* Amendment 0002:
The purpose of this amendment is to revise the above requirement description from "For this requirement, the BEP would like to develop a new device assisted feature based upon intaglio printed optical waveguide technology" to "For this requirement, the BEP would like to develop a new device assisted feature based upon advanced micro optic array technology."

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is issuing a solicitation for its requirement for the research and development of a new security features suitable for use in protecting the next generation of United States Federal Reserve Notes from counterfeiting threats. For this requirement, the BEP would like to develop a new security feature based upon advanced micro optic array technology and in-line integration strategies. The Government will procure this requirement under Full and Open Competition resulting in a single award contract. The Government anticipates that the resulting contract will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee with a base year and two option years. Please see the attached solicitation for more details.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be addressed to Khoa Tran via email at khoa.tran@bep.gov and Kathleen Barton via email at kathleen.barton@bep.gov. Telephonic requests will not be honored. All questions must be received no later than 5:00 pm EST, on September 3, 2016.

Amendment 0001:

The purpose of this amendment is to attach Solicitation BEP-RFP-16-0440 to this notice.  No additional changes were made other than correcting the Solicitation number from BEP-RFP-16-0441 to BEP-RFP-16-0440.  The Solicitation closing date remains unchanged (5:00 PM EST of 09/13/2016).

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is issuing a solicitation for its requirement for the research and development of a new security features suitable for use in protecting the next generation of United States Federal Reserve Notes from counterfeiting threats. For this requirement, the BEP would like to develop a new security feature based upon advanced micro optic array technology and in-line integration strategies. The Government will procure this requirement under Full and Open Competition resulting in a single award contract. The Government anticipates that the resulting contract will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee with a base year and two option years. Please see the attached solicitation for more details.
Questions regarding this solicitation should be addressed to Khoa Tran via email at khoa.tran@bep.gov and Kathleen Barton via email at kathleen.barton@bep.gov. Telephonic requests will not be honored. All questions must be received no later than 5:00 pm EST, on September 3, 2016.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to issue a solicitation on or about July 29, 2016 for the research and development of a new overt and device assisted security features suitable for use in protecting the next generation of United States Federal Reserve Notes from counterfeiting threats. For this requirement, the BEP would like to develop a new device assisted feature based upon intaglio printed optical waveguide technology. The Government will procures this requirement under Full and Open Competition resulting in a single award contract. The Government anticipates that the resulting contract will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee with a base year and two option years. 

Please see the draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Solicitation for addtional details.

It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or around July 29, 2016. Questions regarding this procurement should be addressed to Khoa Tran via email at khoa.tran@bep.gov and Kathleen Barton via email at kathleen.barton@bep.gov. Telephonic requests will not be honored.