Machine-Readable Intaglio Ink
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury intends to award a sole-source contract for the supply of specialized machine-readable intaglio ink used in the production of U.S. currency and other security products. This ink must possess specific machine-readable characteristics, be compatible with BEP's intaglio presses, and meet stringent U.S. Currency Program design requirements. The vendor identified for this acquisition is SICPA Securink Corporation, recognized as the sole provider with the proprietary technology, production capacity, and technical expertise necessary to fulfill BEP’s unique, security-sensitive needs. Market research conducted by BEP confirmed that no other sources can meet the government’s minimum specifications, as the requirement involves highly specialized materials and production processes not commercially available or nondevelopmental. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids, interested parties may submit capability statements, technical documentation, past performance records, and business size information by June 18, 2026, for consideration. The government retains sole discretion on whether to move forward with a competitive process based on any responses received. All communications should be directed to Wesley Rankins at the BEP.
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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.