Video Spectral Comparator (VSC)
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The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing is seeking a Video Spectral Comparator for its Office of Quality Operations at the Eastern Currency Facility in Washington, DC. This specialized equipment will provide hyperspectral analysis and imaging capabilities to support the analysis of the Catalyst family of notes and the identification of production defects. By enabling the acquisition of quantitative data regarding materials and security features, the system aims to improve the overall efficiency of printed currency production and quality control processes. This combined solicitation, numbered 2031ZA26Q00143, is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 334516. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 26, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, with Naweed Nezam serving as the primary point of contact for the acquisition.
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Washington, DC, 20228, USASet-Aside
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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is a component of the Department of the Treasury that designs, engraves, and prints U.S. banknote currency and other U.S. security products. Banknote currency manufacturing occurs at the BEP Eastern Currency Facility in Washington, D.C. (ECF) and the BEP Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, TX. In support of these operations at BEP's District Currency Facility (ECF), located in Washington, DC. The BEP, Office of Quality Operations (OQO) has a need for a new Video Spectral Comparator (VSC) (also referred to as instrument, equipment, or system within the text of this SOW).
The Office of Quality Operations Analytical and Method Development Division(OQO/AMDD) of BEP has a requirement for a VSC. The VSC has capabilities that include document and security features imaging and hyperspectral analyses which is useful for all the divisions within the OQO and the Office of Quality Engineering & Management. This instrument will assist in the imaging and analysis of the Catalyst family of notes in addition to defects seen in production. This acquisition of enhanced specific spectral and imaging capabilities will have a direct impact on the efficiency of printed currency production and QC analysis. The benefits of a VSC are having the ability to obtain quantitative information about materials, security features, and durability of test samples and banknotes.
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