# Distinctive currency paper, Non-Distinctive banknote paper, and test paper samples to support the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) manufacture of U.S. Currency.

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/2031za24n00007

- Solicitation number: 2031ZA24N00007
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Treasury
- Agency: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Contracting office: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (2031ZA)
- NAICS: 32212 Paper Mills
- Product or service code: 9310 Paper and Paperboard
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: March 21, 2024
- Last posted: June 25, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e5ce99c21514685a9168417701366e0/view

## Description

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 determining the appropriate acquisition method and determining interest and capability of potential vendors for this type of requirement. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has interest in and is seeking information regarding the capability to supply paper suitable as distinctive currency paper, non-distinctive banknote paper, and test paper samples..

There are presently four types, or specifications, each for distinctive currency paper and non-distinctive banknote paper. Respondents are to understand that the paper to be manufactured and supplied is a blend of cotton and linen fibers with each sheet, depending on the specification, possibly containing features such as windowed threads, embedded threads, security stripes, and watermarks. Please review both attachments.

## Publications

- March 21, 2024: Sources sought, due April 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 1b0f4ec5c6f84df0bc3eb31f457f2a02. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1b0f4ec5c6f84df0bc3eb31f457f2a02/view
- June 25, 2024: Sources sought, due July 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 4e2a5da91e6e4f69ab4516f0d7a9ffcc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4e2a5da91e6e4f69ab4516f0d7a9ffcc/view
- June 25, 2024: Sources sought, due July 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 7e5ce99c21514685a9168417701366e0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e5ce99c21514685a9168417701366e0/view

## Points of contact

- Crystal Fleming, Crystal.Fleming@bep.gov
- Wesley Rankins, wesley.rankins@bep.gov

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