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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking information on research and development of hidden machine-readable security features for currency. The contract type is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) with multiple awards.

Scope

Development of hidden machine-readable security features for currency
RFI for research and development of new security features

BAA — white paper first (FAR 35.016)Open to allDays to respond: 37

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Details

Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Special Notice
Solicitation no.: 2031ZA26N00005
NAICS: NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)): 109 open RFPs
PSC: PSC AJ13: 3 open RFPs
Period of performance: Per award from notice
BAA open until: Nov 15, 2026 from notice
Contract type: BAA (multiple awards) from notice
Evaluation: White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: None since Nov 14, 2025
Contact: Kevin Ibershoff
Office: BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING · BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
Email: kevin.ibershoff@bep.gov

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Key dates

Fri, Nov 14, 2025Posted

Not statedQuestions due

Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM ETResponses due · 37 days left

Change log

verified Fri, Oct 9 · 12:30 AM ET

No amendments since posting on Fri, Nov 14, 2025; verified Fri, Oct 9 · 12:30 AM ET.

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Notice as published

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Hidden Machine-Readable Security Features - FY26

See attached RFI: "2031ZA26N00005- RFI Hidden Machine Readable Security Features"

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