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2031ZA26D00005, 5 Year-IDV (Notice of Intent for Sole Source)

ID: 2031ZA26D00005 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  85%
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH

2031ZA26D00005: 5 Year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), on behalf of the Office of Research and Development (R&D), intends to award a Single-Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed Price contract for the continued R&D features in banknotes, utilizing a Justification and Approval in accordance with FAR subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) and (B). The intended contractor is Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH.

This technology is currently undergoing Phase 4, Technology Integration of Technology Development Process (TDP) under the contract 2031ZA20D00011. The technology development of this effort is to continue security advancement by the Contractor within the scope of the concept, feasibility, test and optimize phases to the technology process. In support of this development, the Contractor will also supply relevant materials and features for testing.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive offers, quotes or proposals. A determination 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. Any cost associated with the preparation and submission of data or information, or any other costs incurred in responding to this notice is the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

Capability statement, comments, questions, or concerns regarding this notice MUST be received via email ONLY to falcon.albino@bep.gov , falcon.albino@treasury.gov , delle.remsey@treasury.gov , and delle.remsey@bep.gov , NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, EASTERN STANDARD TIME, 24 JUL 2026. Additionally, interested sources must be registered and currently active in the System for Award Management (SAM), found at https://www.sam.gov .

The solicitation will not be posted.

Contracting Office:

The Department of Treasury, Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC)

Requirements Office:

Bureau of Enragving and Printing

Background
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), under the Department of Treasury, intends to award a Sole Source contract to Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH for continued research and development (R&D) of security features in U.S. banknotes. This contract aims to enhance the security of currency against counterfeiting threats, leveraging proprietary technology developed exclusively by Louisenthal. The contract is justified, citing that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements due to the unique nature of the technology involved.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for:

1. Continuing the development of new overt security features suitable for U.S. currency, enhancing protection against counterfeiting.

2. Providing facilities, labor, and materials necessary for producing these security features as outlined in the Statement of Objectives at the task order level.

3. Presenting regular progress updates and functioning feature exemplars to BEP stakeholders.

4. Supporting the integration of developed security features into a functional banknote environment, ensuring manufacturability on an industrial scale.

The project will focus on phases including Concept, Feasibility, Test and Optimize, and Technology Integration as part of the Technology Development Process (TDP).

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Place of Performance
The work will primarily take place at facilities operated by Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH in Munich, Germany.

Bidder Requirements
Only Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH is eligible for this contract due to its proprietary technology and previous experience with BEP contracts related to currency security features. No other vendors can provide the required technology without infringing on intellectual property rights.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award 2031ZA20D00011 (IDV), with an awardee identified as Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH and a total value of $30,333,180 for the period 09/30/20–03/31/26. The current notice states the technology is already in Phase 4 (Technology Integration) under that earlier contract, and this effort is intended to continue the same banknote security feature R&D through the concept, feasibility, test and optimize phases while supplying materials/features for testing.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) [USDT]
Response Deadline
July 24, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT Due in 19 Days
Posted
June 9, 2026, 6:38 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AJ13 - General Science & Technology R&D Services; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20405 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
$47,474,246 (value based on agency estimated range)
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 6/9/26 Bureau of Engraving and Printing issued Special Notice 2031ZA26D00005 for 2031ZA26D00005, 5 Year-IDV (Notice of Intent for Sole Source) due 7/24/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Delle Remsey   Profile
Email
delle.remsey@bep.gov
Phone
(202) 874-3848

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Falcon Albino Profile falcon.albino@bep.gov None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE > BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
FPDS Organization Code
2041-2041
Source Organization Code
100126434
Last Updated
June 9, 2026
Last Updated By
delle.remsey@bep.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 8, 2026