Skip to main contentPsst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveFree Webinar — Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 PM ET

Register Free →

R&D 5-Year IDIQ for Overt Security Features

Awarded
2031ZA26D00005Federal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

Show more

The Department of the Treasury, through the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, has established a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity IDIQ contract for the research and development of overt security features for U.S. currency. This sole-source, firm-fixed-price agreement is awarded to Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH with an estimated total value of 47,474,246 dollars. The primary objective of the contract is to develop proprietary security features designed to prevent counterfeiting and enhance the integrity of next-generation U.S. banknotes. The procurement was conducted as a non-competitive award under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH is identified as the only responsible source capable of performing the work. This determination is based on the vendor's exclusive proprietary technology and their significant prior investments in the development of these specific security features. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715 and is managed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, DC.

General Info

Treasury awarded Papierfabrik Louisenthal $47.5 million for U.S. currency security feature development.

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Award Issued Date

Documents

2

JOFOC for Sole-Source Security Feature Development Contract - BEP

PDF, High priority: read this firstjustification-and-authorization
High

BEP JOFOC - Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH - Security Features

PDF, Low priorityjustification-and-authorization
Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Contract not broken down yet

CLEATUS splits the solicitation into Uniform Contract Format (UCF) sections: scope, pricing, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.

Timeline

PhaseAwarded
Posted

Award Notice

Awarded

Contract was awarded

Ready to pursue this opportunity?

Start your free trial to track this contract, build proposals with AI assistance, and manage your pipeline.

Organization & Contact Information

Show more
AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement Officer
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20228, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20228, USA

Full Description

Show more

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE – Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH


2031ZA26D00005: 5 Year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity


The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), on behalf of the Office of Research and Development (R&D), intends to award a Single-Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed Price contract for the continued R&D features in banknotes, utilizing a Justification and Approval in accordance with FAR subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) and (B). The intended contractor is Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH.


This technology is currently undergoing Phase 4, Technology Integration of Technology Development Process (TDP) under the contract 2031ZA20D00011. The technology development of this effort is to continue security advancement by the Contractor within the scope of the concept, feasibility, test and optimize phases to the technology process.  In support of this development, the Contractor will also supply relevant materials and features for testing.  


This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive offers, quotes or proposals. A determination 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. Any cost associated with the preparation and submission of data or information, or any other costs incurred in responding to this notice is the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.


Capability statement, comments, questions, or concerns regarding this notice MUST be received via email ONLY to contact@example.gov , contact@example.gov , contact@example.gov ,  and contact@example.gov , NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, EASTERN STANDARD TIME, 24 JUL 2026. Additionally, interested sources must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://www.sam.gov .


The solicitation will not be posted.


Contracting Office:


The Department of Treasury, Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC)


Requirements Office:


Bureau of Enragving and Printing


Similar Contracts

Same NAICS industry code

NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
Atomically Precise Molecules (APM)
Solicitation # DARPA-PS-26-141
The Atomically Precise Molecules (APM) program, solicitation DARPA-PS-26-141, is a 36-month initiative by the DARPA Multi X Office seeking innovative synthesis techniques for programmable precision polymers (PPPs) and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials. The program aims to develop scalable materials with strictly controlled monomer sequences and compositions, culminating in a prototype NLO material integrated into a government-provided electro-optic modulator capable of achieving greater than 1THz modulation. The effort is structured in two phases, with Phase I lasting 12 months and focusing on synthesis capabilities. Research limited to inorganic materials or incremental improvements to existing state-of-the-art practices is specifically excluded. Awards will be issued as Other Transaction for Prototype Agreements, with payments processed through the Wide Area Workflow system based on a schedule of milestones. Proposals are due by December 18, 2026, via the Broad Agency Announcement Tool and must include technical, management, and pricing volumes. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. organizations, and all performers must comply with CMMC Level 2 self-certification and NIST SP 800-171 standards for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information. Evaluation will be based on technical approach, relevance to the DARPA mission, budget realism, and the capability to transition the technology to military or commercial sectors.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

POSTED

about 10 hours ago

DEADLINE

in about 2 months
View Details
NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
Request for Proposal (RFP) - Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Entry Points (GEPs)
Solicitation # FA240126R0003
The Space Development Agency is soliciting proposals under solicitation FA240126R0003 for the Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Entry Points (GEPs) effort. This IDIQ contract, which has a ceiling of 369 million dollars, covers the detailed design, civil engineering, procurement, installation, integration, and maintenance of GEP sites at multiple globally dispersed locations. The scope of work specifically includes the delivery of communications shelters, RF antennas and electronics, optical terminals and electronics, networking equipment, and software, as well as the development of Test Ground Support Equipment and Auxiliary Development Units. The acquisition utilizes a best-value tradeoff source selection process where technical, management, and past performance factors are significantly more important than price. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on November 23, 2026, and must be submitted in seven volumes via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange. The contract structure includes a base period from March 31, 2027, to March 30, 2028, with an option period extending to March 30, 2029, and an overall ordering period through September 30, 2031. Pricing is a mix of Firm-Fixed-Price for labor and materials and Cost-Reimbursable for other direct costs and travel. Key compliance requirements include adherence to CMMC Level requirements, safeguarding of covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012, and a minimum small business participation requirement of 5 percent for large business offerors. Contractors must also implement unique item identification based on MIL-STD-130 and follow MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage labeling. All invoicing and payment processing will be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.
FA2401 Space Development Agency Sda

POSTED

about 10 hours ago

DEADLINE

in 27 days
View Details
NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Solutions.
Solicitation # FA2518-25-S-C001
The United States Space Force, through the Space Acquisition and Integration Office, is executing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under solicitation FA2518-25-S-C001 to acquire innovative commercial technologies, products, and services that enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA). The program focuses on improving the ability to detect, characterize, attribute, predict, and target activities in the space domain. This long-term mechanism remains open for five years and utilizes a multi-phase submission process consisting of an initial white paper and PowerPoint briefing, an optional pitch session, and a final full proposal package. Awards are made as FAR-based fixed-price contracts, and the government reserves the right to award some, all, or none of the proposed solutions. A primary focus of the current effort is Area of Interest (AOI) 2025_01, titled Advanced SDA Tools for Research and Analytics (ASTRA), which is a 100 percent small business set-aside. This specific AOI emphasizes research, development, and prototyping for scalable data management, modeling, and agile software prototyping, with an estimated combined funding pool of 1.5 million dollars across related AOIs and a period of performance not exceeding 12 months. Phase I submissions must be unclassified, though subsequent phases may require higher classification levels. Offerors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 requirements, particularly if handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Participation is restricted to U.S. entities due to national security and export control considerations.
FA2518 Ussf Spoc/saio

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

in about 3 years
View Details
NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
HYDROSPHERE, BIOSPHERE, & GEOPHYSICS (HBG) SUPPORT SERVICES II - FINAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (FRFP)
Solicitation # 80GSFC27R0015
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center is soliciting proposals for the Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Geophysics (HBG) Support Services II contract, under solicitation number 80GSFC27R0015. This small business set-aside is a hybrid Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year effective ordering period. The contract allows for the issuance of both Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) task orders to support science research and computing activities across various laboratories, including the Cryospheric Sciences, Ocean Ecology, Hydrological Sciences, Biospheric Sciences, Geodesy and Geophysics, and the Terrestrial Information Systems Laboratory. The primary objective is to develop and apply space, field-deployed, and laboratory-based technologies to address societal issues related to water resources, ecosystems, sea level change, and the Earth's magnetic and gravity fields. The scope of work encompasses scientific modeling, simulation, data assimilation, satellite instrument performance analysis, and the planning and execution of field campaigns. Performance will occur at the Goddard Space Flight Center and the contractor's facilities, with acceptance managed by the Contracting Officer or a designated representative. Award selection will be based on a tradeoff approach, prioritizing Mission Suitability as the most important factor, followed by Cost and Past Performance. Proposals must be submitted in four volumes, including a numerically scored Mission Suitability volume and a detailed Cost volume. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to strict security requirements, including the provision of a Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management plan and compliance with NDAA Section 889 regarding telecommunications and surveillance equipment.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

in about 1 month
View Details
NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
AN41--Pre-clinical Research: Behavioral Assessment
Solicitation # 36C24127Q0035
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a single-source Blanket Purchase Agreement for pre-clinical research services focused on Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). The project, led by Dr. Wilder Doucette, aims to identify neural signatures and behavioral deficits associated with neurotrauma and psychological trauma to develop personalized interventions using brain stimulation and pharmacotherapy. The period of performance is five years, spanning from November 13, 2026, to November 12, 2031. Work will be split between the White River Junction VA Healthcare System and Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, with approximately 75 percent of the activity occurring at the latter. Key deliverables include data sets and reports on behavioral deficits and neural activity biomarkers within six months, treatment utility reports within nine months, and a comprehensive summary of study findings within twelve months and annually thereafter. All personnel must maintain specific certifications, including CITI, Bioraft training, IACUC approval, and VA-Without Compensation research affiliate designations. The government retains unlimited rights to all deliverables and data produced under the contract. Prospective vendors must be registered in SAM and VetCert, and those claiming small business status must be verified by the Small Business Administration.
241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

in 3 days
View Details
NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
Sources Sought: Domestically Produced Hand and Measuring Tools (ACC-DTA CSO Amend 40)
Solicitation # W912CH26S0001
The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), solicitation W912CH-26-S-0001, serves as a rapid-acquisition gateway to transition cutting-edge commercial technologies into active defense programs. This vehicle supports a diverse customer base, including the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) and six Portfolio Acquisition Executives, focusing on the development, integration, and sustainment of ground vehicle systems to enhance Army modernization and readiness. The CSO utilizes a streamlined, merit-based, multi-phased evaluation process consisting of solution briefs, presentations, and commercial solution proposals. Awards may be issued through 2028 via FAR Part 12 commercial procedures or non-FAR agreements, such as transaction agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022 and Cooperative Agreements under 31 U.S.C. 6305. The solicitation encompasses various Areas of Interest (AoI) targeting critical capabilities, including the FALCONS prototype for long-range reconnaissance, TIGER Readiness for the Abrams Main Battle Tank engine supply chain, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) detection, and the Light Tactical Trailer Heavy Chassis (LTT-HC). Funding ceilings for specific prototypes, such as FALCONS, range from 24 million to 30 million dollars depending on the use of government-provided kits. Key requirements include strict adherence to the Buy American Act and Specialty Metals clauses, with a prohibition on reliance on adversarial foreign nations for critical minerals. Technical evaluations focus on mission viability, affordability, and schedule realism, while administrative requirements include SAM registration, a Unique Entity ID, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for handling controlled unclassified information.
W6QK Acc- Dta

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

N/A
View Details

More opportunities from Department Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement Officer

Same awarding agency

NAICS: 236220
Federal
Cooling Tower, Roofing, and Structural Construction
Solicitation # 2031ZA26R00027
Solicitation 2031ZA26R00027 is a design-build project issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for the assessment, demolition, and replacement of cooling towers and associated infrastructure at the District Currency Facility Main Building in Washington, DC. The scope of work includes replacing two Evapco cooling towers and one BAC tower, along with the associated structural steel platforms, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and SCADA control systems. The project requires lead-based paint abatement and adherence to IPC, ASHRAE, ASME, and National Electrical Code standards. The estimated contract value ranges between 1 million and 5 million dollars, with a performance period not to exceed 730 calendar days from the notice to proceed. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 236220. The government will utilize a best value trade-off methodology for award, where non-price factors—specifically corporate experience and past performance—are weighted more heavily than the technical approach, key personnel, project plan, and price. Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes, with the technical volume limited to 15 pages. Per Amendment 0001, the response deadline has been extended to November 9, 2026. Awarded contractors must provide a performance bond for 10 percent of the contract amount and comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations.
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

POSTED

19 days ago

DEADLINE

in 13 days
View Details
NAICS: 561730
Federal
DCF Snow and Ice Removal Services
Solicitation # 2031ZA27Q00002
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is soliciting a firm-fixed-price purchase order for snow and ice removal services at the District Currency Facility in Washington, D.C. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 561730 requires the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure safe access and egress to the main and annex buildings. The period of performance consists of one base year starting November 20, 2026, with four subsequent option years, extending the potential contract through November 19, 2031. The contractor must maintain 24/7 operational readiness from November 20 through April 20 each year to perform seasonal readiness, ice control, snow removal based on accumulation levels, and off-site snow hauling. Award decisions are based on a tradeoff between technical capability and approach, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance factors being significantly more important than price. Additionally, offerors must demonstrate compliance with Treasury APU 26-01, including a certification that the small business prime contractor will perform at least 51 percent of the cost of contract performance for personnel. The contractor is responsible for developing a Quality Control Plan within 30 days of award and must adhere to strict security protocols, including the prohibition of weapons on BEP premises and the use of visible identification badges. Invoicing is managed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.
Landscaping Services

POSTED

21 days ago

DEADLINE

in 3 days
View Details

Earlier notices in this NAICS code

Posted before this notice, open and closed

Ready to Pursue This Opportunity?

Get AI-powered intelligence on this solicitation and the ones like it

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Miguel
Hillary
Keith Deutsch
Christine

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS