Manufacturing Execution System Modernization Operations and Enterprise IT Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Modernization Operations and Enterprise IT Support. This RFI is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. The BEP seeks to gather information to sustain and modernize its Oracle ERP-based MES solution, advance enterprise data governance, establish an AI governance program, and enhance IT capabilities. Responses are due February 27, 2026.
Purpose
This RFI aims to identify qualified industry partners capable of providing comprehensive operational support, maintenance, and continuous optimization for BEP's existing manufacturing and enterprise systems. The BEP is particularly interested in capabilities related to systems modernization, business transformation, and the adoption of modern technologies for cloud-hosted applications. The market research will help validate feasibility, define measurable outcomes, and inform the acquisition strategy.
Scope of Interest
The BEP is seeking capabilities across a broad range of areas, including:
- MES Operations & Optimization: Support for MES and Oracle OCI EBS environments.
- Enterprise IT Program Management Office (PMO) Support: Establishing and maturing IT governance.
- Enterprise Architecture: Development and enhancement.
- Knowledge Management: Modernization initiatives.
- Technical & Functional Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Ongoing support.
- Data Management & Analytics: Enterprise data governance, performance management, self-service analytics, and visualization.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Governance, implementation, and integration of emerging technologies.
- Specialized System Support: Maximo, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business systems enablement.
- Process Modernization: Digitization and modernization of manufacturing and support business processes.
- Transition Support: Transition-in and transition-out services.
- Optional: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Replacement.
The BEP is also seeking feedback on outcome-based performance requirements outlined in a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), including target levels, Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs), and data sources for metrics.
Submission Requirements
Respondents should provide concise, actionable technical capabilities information, not exceeding 20 pages, covering:
- Company Overview: Size, location, socioeconomic status, and contract vehicles.
- Relevant Experience: Manufacturing ERP/MES sustainment and modernization, outcome-based delivery models (e.g., SAFe), measurable service outcomes (availability, incident response, patch compliance), IT/OT integration, data governance, and AI governance.
- Strategy: Staffing and transition-in strategy.
- Recommendations: Key risks, assumptions, and suggestions for improving outcome clarity and measurability in the draft PWS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Product Service Code: DA01 (Support Services for Application Development and Support)
- Place of Performance: Primarily Washington, DC (Eastern Currency Facility and Western Currency Facility), with potential for telework.
- Published Date: February 3, 2026
- Questions Due: February 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Responses Due: February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not respond to phone calls. Responses should be emailed to gladys.m.wilks@irs.gov.