Prototype Sample Production for Security Feature Testing

The contract involves the fabrication and delivery of preliminary physical samples that demonstrate proposed currency security features. These samples must be suitable for evaluation under real-world conditions and compatible with existing currency production processes, ensuring their practicality and effectiveness in actual use. The purpose is to provide the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with tangible prototypes to assess new security measures before full-scale implementation. Issued by the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the subcontract is categorized under NAICS code 325998, which corresponds to specialized chemical manufacturing related to security features. The work is to be performed in Washington, with responses to the solicitation due by November 15, 2026. This opportunity focuses on advancing currency security through innovative prototype development, supporting the agency's mission to preserve the integrity of U.S. currency.