An Cohen

An Cohen serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, overseeing specialized acquisitions critical to the secure manufacturing of U.S. currency and associated anti-counterfeiting infrastructure. Responsible for managing contracts for industrial machinery, precision printing components, and security-sensitive materials, Cohen ensures compliance with federal standards for durability, quality, and tamper resistance. Their acquisitions directly support the Bureau’s mission to safeguard the integrity of U.S. currency through technically rigorous procurement of specialized manufacturing and engineering services. Cohen maintains longstanding relationships with a select group of high-capability vendors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., SUNTIFF, LLC, and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC. These contractors provide niche expertise in security inks, gasketing systems, and precision component fabrication—critical to the Bureau’s operational needs. The working relationships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, long-term performance tracking, and a focus on vendors with proven experience in high-security manufacturing environments. Cohen demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on empowering qualified small businesses with the technical capacity to meet the Bureau’s exacting standards, fostering innovation and resilience within the secure manufacturing supply base. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing), reflecting the need for specialized textile-based security features such as embedded threads and substrate laminates, and NAICS 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing), supporting the procurement of precision sealing systems for ink containment and press integrity. Cohen’s expertise lies in procuring highly engineered, low-volume, high-security components essential to the physical and chemical integrity of currency production.