Machinereadable Intaglio Ink Tender in USA - 142328131

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Machinereadable Intaglio Ink

Deadline: 18 Jun 2026

Posting Date: 30 May 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 142328131

Document Ref. No.: 2031ZA26N00015

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

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 subm...
Notice ID: 2031za26n00015

Department/Ind. Agency: treasury, department of the

Sub-tier: bureau of engraving and printing

Product Service Code: 6810 - chemicals

NAICS Code: 325910 - Printing Ink Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: jul 03, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

Documents

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