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R&D of Hidden Machine-Readable Security Features

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Response Deadline11/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract involves research, design, and development focused on creating novel machine-readable security features for U.S. currency. These security elements are intended to be non-commercially available and must be difficult to detect, simulate, or duplicate, ensuring enhanced protection against counterfeiting. The features developed under this contract will be integrated into currency and designed to be read only by specialized systems, providing a high level of security and authenticity verification. The contract is issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, part of the Department of the Treasury, and is categorized under the NAICS code 541715, which pertains to research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. It is a subcontract opportunity based in Washington, with a posted date of November 14, 2025, and a response deadline of November 15, 2026. The solicitation does not specify a formal set-aside or particular organization type requirements. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to advancing currency security through cutting-edge technological innovations.

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Develop novel, hard-to-duplicate machine-readable security features for U.S. currency authentication.

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Department Of The Treasury → Bureau Of Engraving And PrintingView Agency

NAICS

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

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Washington, DC, USA

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PostedNov 14

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11/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 4 months

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AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Bureau Of Engraving And Printing

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Research, design, and development of novel, non-commercially available machine-readable security features for integration into U.S. currency that are difficult to detect, simulate, or duplicate and readable by specialized systems.

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