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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 intent to award a sole-source contract for machine-readable intaglio ink under solicitation number 2031ZA26N00015. The required materials are classified under NAICS 325910 Printing Ink Manufacturing and PSC 6810 CHEMICALS. These inks are utilized in the manufacture of U.S. currency and other security products at BEP facilities and are required for test printing related to change management and continuous improvement efforts. The ink must exhibit specific machine-readable characteristics, maintain compatibility with BEP intaglio presses, and meet specialized U.S. Currency Program Catalyst Family Design requirements for performance in Washington, DC.
The BEP intends to award this contract to SICPA Securink Corporation as the only known source possessing the technical capability, proprietary processes, and production capacity to meet these requirements. According to the justification summary, the unique and security-sensitive nature of the materials means they are not available as commercial or nondevelopmental items from other sources. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement, identified as acronym NONE and explanation NONE.
While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may identify their interest by submitting capability statements, technical documentation, business size status, and evidence of past performance with similar materials. Submissions must demonstrate the ability to meet BEP specifications without requiring substantial government-funded development. All responses must be received by June 18, 2026, and directed to Wesley Rankins. Information received will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
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