# Machine-Readable Intaglio Ink

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/2031za26n00015

- Solicitation number: 2031ZA26N00015
- Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Treasury
- Agency: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Contracting office: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (n-BUREAUOFENGRAVINGANDPRINTING)
- NAICS: 325910 Printing Ink Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6810 Chemicals
- 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: February 24, 2026
- Last posted: May 29, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a23c2c31fe604602824606c3bf94d1c9/view

## Description

**NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Title:** Notice of Intent to Award a Sole?Source Contract Agency: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), U.S. Department of the Treasury NAICS Code:

**325910 Printing Ink Manufacturing PSC:**

**6810 Chemicals Authority:** FAR 6.3021, Only One Responsible Source 1. Description of Requirement The proposed acquisition is to acquire specified Machine-Readable intaglio ink that exhibits machine-readable characteristics. The inks will be used:

(1) in the manufacture of U.S. currency and other U.S. security products at the BEP ECF and WCF facilities and (2) for use in test printing related to change management and continuous improvement efforts. The IRD inks must be compatible with BEP intaglio presses and meet the specialized U.S. Currency Program (USCP) Catalyst Family Design (CFD) requirements. This acquisition supports BEP’s mission to produce U.S. currency and other security products.

**2. Intended Source Vendor:**

**SICPA Securink Corporation UEI:** JXZLMHMXAFB4 The intended source is the only known vendor with the technical capability, proprietary processes, and production capacity to meet BEP’s requirements.

3. Sole?Source Justification Summary Market research conducted by BEP indicates that no other responsible sources can meet the Government’s minimum needs. The requirement involves unique, security?sensitive materials and specialized production methods not available commercially or as nondevelopmental items. As a result, only one responsible source is capable of providing the required supplies in accordance with FAR 6.302?1.

4. This Notice Is Not a Request for Proposals This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond. Any submissions must demonstrate the ability to meet BEP’s requirements without requiring substantial Government?funded development.

5. Response Instructions Interested firms must submit: Capability statements Technical documentation demonstrating ability to meet BEP specifications Evidence of past performance with similar security?sensitive materials Business size status under the applicable NAICS code Responses must be received by: June 18, 2026 and sent to:

**Email:** wesley.rankins@bep.gov Subject Line: “Response to Notice of Intent” Requirement Title: Machine-Readable Intaglio Ink 6. Determination A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

## Publications

- February 24, 2026: Sources sought, due March 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 636e973b56744f5c95eb6dbb4becaf3e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/636e973b56744f5c95eb6dbb4becaf3e/view
- May 29, 2026: Special notice, due June 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice a23c2c31fe604602824606c3bf94d1c9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a23c2c31fe604602824606c3bf94d1c9/view

## Points of contact

- Wesley Rankins, wesley.rankins@bep.gov

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