DHS Cybersecurity Readiness Evaluation Factor Team

The DHS Cybersecurity Readiness Evaluation Factor Team operates under the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer within the Department of the Treasury, supporting the secure and resilient production of U.S. currency through specialized procurement of cybersecurity evaluation services. Though not a traditional contracting officer, this team plays a critical evaluative role in determining technical readiness and risk mitigation criteria for high-sensitivity manufacturing and security infrastructure contracts. They assess vendor capabilities in anti-counterfeiting technologies, secure printing systems, and industrial control network protections, ensuring that all awarded contracts meet stringent federal security standards. Their evaluations directly influence source selection for mission-critical acquisitions involving secure ink formulations, precision engraving equipment, and tamper-evident authentication systems. The team maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., SUNTIFF, LLC, and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC. These vendors are selected for their proven expertise in forensic ink development, secure manufacturing process validation, and cybersecurity compliance for federal printing facilities. The team’s evaluations emphasize technical depth over volume, fostering long-term partnerships with firms possessing niche capabilities in secure materials engineering and supply chain integrity. The team’s procurement pattern reflects a strict non-set-aside approach, with 100% of evaluations conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the required capabilities, where only a limited number of vendors possess the necessary certifications, physical security clearances, and proprietary technological expertise to meet Treasury’s operational requirements. While no NAICS codes are formally assigned, the team’s evaluations consistently target technical domains related to secure manufacturing, advanced materials science, and industrial cybersecurity. Their focus centers on procuring services and equipment critical to the integrity of currency production, including anti-counterfeiting authentication systems, high-security printing machinery, and tamper-resistant ink formulations. Their expertise lies in evaluating technical compliance with Treasury’s stringent security protocols for federal currency infrastructure.