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2031ZA26N00015 Currency Inks.pdf | Feb 24, 2026 |
Currency Inks
Contact and place of performance
Wesley Rankins
Washington, DC 20228
USA
This is a Sources Sought notice (hereinafter Notice). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, request for bids or quotations, nor a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The purpose of this Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. Responses to this Notice will assist the Government in determini...
View moreThe U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has interest in and is seeking information regarding the capability to supply offset, intaglio, and letterpress inks for the printing of Federal Reserve Notes. There are currently multiple offset inks for every denomination except $1 and $2. In addition, there are multiple green opaque or transparent intaglio as well as magnetic or non-magnetic black inks. Letterpress inks are also used.
Respondents are to understand that the ink to be manufactured and supplied shall meet all specification requirements. Specifications for these materials are available upon submission of a written request with a letter of intent to the point of contact identified above. Companies requesting specifications may be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Statement (NDA) before receipt of specifications. The BEP reserves the right to deny the request for copies of the specifications.
See attached.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has issued this sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number 2031ZA26N00015, to determine the availability and capability of qualified sources to supply currency inks. The requirement encompasses offset, intaglio, and letterpress inks utilized in the production of Federal Reserve Notes. Specifically, the BEP utilizes multiple offset inks for various denominations, green opaque or transparent intaglio inks, and magnetic or non-magnetic black inks. All supplied materials must strictly adhere to government specification requirements.
This market research effort is classified under NAICS 325910 for Printing Ink Manufacturing and PSC 6810 for Chemicals. Responses will assist the government in determining the appropriate acquisition method and identifying interested vendors for the performance of these services in Washington, DC. Prospective respondents may request detailed specifications from the point of contact, Wesley Rankins, by providing a written letter of intent; however, the BEP may require the execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement before releasing these documents.
The submission deadline for this notice is March 11, 2026. Supporting documentation includes one attachment titled 2031ZA26N00015 Currency Inks.pdf, which was published on February 24, 2026. This inquiry is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to issue a future contract.
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