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Machine-Readable Intaglio Ink
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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, under the U.S. Department of the Treasury, intends to sole-source a contract for the procurement of specialized machine-readable intaglio ink essential for the production of U.S. currency and related security products at its Eastern and Western Currency Facilities. The ink must be compatible with BEP’s intaglio presses and fully compliant with the U.S. Currency Program’s Catalyst Family Design specifications, incorporating unique machine-readable characteristics that are integral to currency security and counterfeit prevention. Market research has determined that SICPA Securink Corporation is the only responsible source capable of meeting these highly specialized technical requirements due to its proprietary formulations, secured production processes, and exclusive capacity to deliver the material without requiring substantial government-funded development. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as no other vendor can satisfy the government’s minimum needs, and the product is neither commercially available nor offered as a nondevelopmental item. The acquisition is part of a five-year anticipated performance period, with delivery and performance occurring at BEP’s facilities in Washington, D.C. While this notice serves as a formal announcement of intent to award without competition, interested parties may respond by submitting capability statements, technical documentation, evidence of past performance with security-sensitive materials, and physical ink samples by June 18, 2026. All submissions must be sent via email to the designated contracting officer, with clear indication of the requirement title and without classified or proprietary data. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether competitive procurement is feasible, with no obligation on the government to award a contract or reimburse submission costs. The technical specifications, including packaging, preservation, and marking requirements, are not publicly available and may be accessed only under a Non-Disclosure Agreement. The vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier is JXZLMHMXAFB4, and respondents must also certify their business size status under NAICS Code 325910.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, 20228, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
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.
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