Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - Device Assisted Security Features - FY26
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), under the Department of the Treasury, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Device Assisted Security Features for future U.S. currency. This RFI seeks novel counterfeit deterrent features that are easy for the public to authenticate using common, low-cost devices. Responses are due November 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The BEP is seeking innovative, device-assisted, user-interpreted counterfeit deterrent features for future U.S. currency. These features can be incorporated into the banknote or applied to it. Key criteria include:
- Novelty: Features should not be currently in commercial use or the public domain.
- Authenticity: Must be difficult to simulate but easy for the public to authenticate using readily available, low-cost devices such as optical filters, magnifiers, laser pointers, LEDs, magnets, or cell phones.
- Compatibility: Proposed technologies and materials will be reviewed for effectiveness, compatibility with existing design and production processes, durability, and environmental acceptability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Purpose: Informational planning to gauge interest and gather information; not a solicitation.
- Set-Aside: None specified (Not applicable for this RFI).
- Response Due: November 15, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: November 14, 2025.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties are requested to submit preliminary samples and a brief technical description. Submissions should be mailed to the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Office of the Technology & Development, Attn: Chris Dollberg, 301 14th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20228-0001. Email responses should also be sent to Kevin Ibershoff (Kevin.Ibershoff@BEP.Gov), Falcon Albino (Falcon.Albino@BEP.Gov), and Chris Dollberg (Christopher.Dollberg@BEP.Gov). The Government will review submitted technologies for their potential.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only, and the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred by respondents. Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included in responses. Responding to this RFI does not guarantee participation in any future solicitation, and the Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in subsequent solicitations.