Marc A. Curry

Marc Curry serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, supporting the secure and precise acquisition of industrial machinery, specialized printing technologies, and critical engineering services essential to U.S. currency production. He manages complex contracts for high-integrity manufacturing systems, security ink formulations, and precision maintenance services that ensure the durability and anti-counterfeiting integrity of federal currency. His acquisitions are mission-critical, requiring strict compliance with federal security standards and technical specifications governing print quality, material composition, and production reliability. Curry maintains longstanding relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., SUNTIFF, LLC, and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche suppliers with proven expertise in security printing systems, industrial automation, and technical support for high-volume engraving operations. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over volume, prioritizing vendors with deep domain knowledge in precision manufacturing and government-regulated production environments. While the majority of his acquisitions (75.9%) are conducted without set-asides, Curry consistently supports small business participation, with approximately 20.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 3.5% awarded to women-owned small businesses. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to competition and capability, ensuring access for qualified small firms without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 333248 and 333244, encompassing industrial machinery for currency printing and specialized equipment manufacturing, alongside 323120 for printing support services and 325199 for organic chemical formulations used in security inks. He also engages in R&D procurement under NAICS 541715 to advance anti-counterfeiting technologies. His expertise lies at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, chemical engineering, and secure production systems, making him a vital steward of the nation’s currency infrastructure.