Neal Gima-Yip

Neal Gima-Yip 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, technical, and security-related services essential to U.S. currency production. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, Gima-Yip specializes in sourcing specialized manufacturing equipment, forensic-grade printing inks, and engineering support services critical to maintaining the anti-counterfeiting integrity of federal currency. Their work directly enables the Bureau’s mission to produce secure, durable, and technologically advanced currency infrastructure through strategic sourcing and compliance-driven procurement practices. Gima-Yip maintains longstanding relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP for advanced ink and security substrate solutions, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC for technical maintenance support, and RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. for engineering consulting. Additional key partners include SUNTIFF, LLC and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC, reflecting a pattern of engagement with niche providers capable of delivering high-assurance, low-volume, and highly regulated products. These partnerships are characterized by technical specificity, long-term performance expectations, and a reliance on vendor expertise in secure manufacturing environments. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Gima-Yip’s contracting patterns, with 66.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capacity among small, innovative firms capable of meeting the Bureau’s stringent security and precision requirements, while ensuring broad economic inclusion across the procurement ecosystem. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 316210 (Footwear Manufacturing), indicating a unique alignment with specialized leather and textile processing for currency handling equipment; NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services) supports personnel vetting for secure facility access; and NAICS 811219 (Other Personal Services) likely relates to specialized maintenance and calibration services. Additional focus on 238290 and 712110 suggests ancillary support for facility upgrades and exhibit-grade security displays, underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to safeguarding the nation’s currency infrastructure.