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Development of Novel Overt Security Features for Currency

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Response Deadline11/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract involves the research, design, and development of innovative, overt security features for U.S. currency aimed at preventing counterfeiting. The focus is on creating security elements that can be visually verified by the public without the need for tools and under normal lighting conditions, enhancing public authentication of currency. The work will be performed primarily in Washington for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, under the Department of the Treasury. The opportunity is for a subcontract related to development efforts under NAICS code 541715, which corresponds to research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contract was posted on November 14, 2025, with a response deadline of November 15, 2026. Specific details such as set-aside status and organization type are not specified. The initiative reflects a strategic effort to bolster currency security through innovative and user-friendly anti-counterfeiting measures.

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Development of visible, tool-free security features for U.S. currency to prevent counterfeiting.

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Department Of The Treasury → Bureau Of Engraving And PrintingView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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PostedNov 14

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Response DeadlineNov 15

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11/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 4 months

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AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Bureau Of Engraving And Printing

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Research, design, and development of innovative, visually verifiable security features for U.S. currency that resist counterfeiting and can be authenticated by the public without tools under normal lighting.

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