# Alternative Raw Materials for Currency Substrate Production

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/2031za26n00063

- Solicitation number: 2031ZA26N00063
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Open. Offers due December 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Treasury
- Agency: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Contracting office: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (2031ZA)
- NAICS: 322120 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: September 28, 2026
- Last posted: September 28, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bb3c9d6966d14b7d9c13dea316d376d0/view

## Description

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify and evaluate currency and security paper substrates manufactured with commercially available and emerging alternative raw materials. The Issuing Organization seeks information regarding paper that could supplement or replace traditional cotton-linen currency paper while maintaining or improving performance, security, durability, sustainability, and manufacturability.

This RFI is issued solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to procure products or services.

## Attachments

- [RFI - Alternative Fiber Materials for Currency Substrate Production_ 2031ZA26N00063.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/fafa8e93ce824e579e7d9bd7df9c0041/download)

## Publications

- September 28, 2026: Sources sought, due December 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice bb3c9d6966d14b7d9c13dea316d376d0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bb3c9d6966d14b7d9c13dea316d376d0/view

## Points of contact

- Wesley Rankins, wesley.rankins@bep.gov

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