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Machine-Readable Intaglio Ink
Contact and place of performance
Wesley Rankins
Washington, DC 20228
USA
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-read...
View moreThe 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:
Responses must be received by:
June 18, 2026
and sent to: Email:
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.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) issued this special notice of its intent to award a sole-source contract to SICPA Securink Corporation for the procurement of machine-readable intaglio ink. This requirement supports the BEP mission to produce U.S. currency and security products at its Eastern Currency Facility and Western Currency Facility. The specified inks must exhibit machine-readable characteristics, demonstrate compatibility with BEP intaglio presses, and meet specialized U.S. Currency Program Catalyst Family Design requirements. Beyond standard production, the materials will be used for test printing related to change management and continuous improvement efforts.
The government intends to award this contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source due to the unique, security-sensitive materials and specialized production methods required. Market research indicates that SICPA Securink Corporation is the only vendor with the technical capability, proprietary processes, and production capacity to meet these minimum needs, as the required supplies are not available commercially or as non-developmental items. This acquisition is classified under NAICS 325910 Printing Ink Manufacturing and PSC 6810 Chemicals, and there is no set-aside designated for this notice.
Responses to this notice are due by June 18, 2026, and must be submitted to the point of contact, Wesley Rankins, in Washington, DC. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit capability statements, technical documentation, business size status, and evidence of past performance with similar security-sensitive materials. Any submission must demonstrate the ability to meet the Bureau of Engraving and Printing specifications without requiring substantial government-funded development. This notice is identified by solicitation number 2031ZA26N00015.
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