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Letterpress Ink Supply

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Federal

Response Deadline06/18/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract involves the manufacture and delivery of letterpress inks specifically designed for U.S. currency production. The inks must meet stringent requirements including precise viscosity, drying time, and adhesion properties to ensure compatibility with legacy Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) press systems. The contract is a subcontract under the NAICS code 325910, which pertains to printing ink manufacturing. The contract is issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing within the Department of the Treasury. Performance of the contract will take place in Washington, DC, with the postal code 20228. The solicitation was posted on May 29, 2026, and responses are due by June 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM. No specific set-aside type or organization type was indicated. The contract is critical to supporting the continuation of legacy press operations used in the production of U.S. currency.

General Info

Manufacture and delivery of specialized letterpress inks for U.S. currency production, Washington DC.

Agency

Department Of The Treasury → Bureau Of Engraving And Printing

NAICS

325910 - Printing Ink ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20228, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedMay 29

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Response DeadlineJun 18

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Response Deadline

06/18/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Bureau Of Engraving And Printing

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Department Of The Treasury → Bureau Of Engraving And Printing

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Manufacture and delivery of letterpress inks for U.S. currency production, with precise viscosity, drying time, and adhesion properties for legacy BEP press systems.

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