Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Overt Security Features - FY26
This is a federal Request for Information on R&D for overt security features for currency and related secure products, not a grant award opportunity.
⚑ RFI/special notice only; no award described · federal contract context rather than assistance award · appears restricted to Bureau of Engraving and Printing/ Treasury procurement activity
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 30 weak | prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
See attached RFI - "2031ZA26N00006- RFI Overt Security Features"
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE / BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING / BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING.
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