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Security Feature Design and Engineering

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

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This subcontract for Security Feature Design and Engineering supports the Department of the Treasury's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer on Bureau of Engraving and Printing currency projects. The primary objective is to conduct research and development to create advanced security features that are difficult to duplicate and can be authenticated using mobile devices, laser pointers, or magnifiers. The contractor will utilize optical filters, LED flashlights, and imaging software to prove the effectiveness of these features. Key deliverables include technical descriptions, prototypes, and preliminary samples. The work is based in Washington and falls under NAICS code 541715.

General Info

Subcontract for Treasury's BEP to develop advanced, authenticatable currency security feature prototypes.

Agency

Department Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement Officer

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 2031ZA26N00007.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - Device Assisted Security Features - FY26

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Timeline

PostedNov 14

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Response DeadlineNov 15

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Response Deadline

11/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 19 days

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AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement Officer

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement Officer

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Full Description

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Performs research and development for prime contractors on Bureau of Engraving and Printing currency projects. Engineers security features difficult to simulate or duplicate that are authenticatable via cell phones, laser pointers, or magnifiers. Utilizes optical filters, LED flashlights, and mobile device imaging software to demonstrate inherent effectiveness. Delivers technical descriptions, prototypes, and preliminary samples.

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