Alaska Online Public Notices #ITB 2026-0400-0266

Alaska Department of Revenue Solicits Heat Applied Cigarette Tax Stamps with Advanced Security Features

The State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division, is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to supply heat applied cigarette tax stamps with advanced anti-counterfeit features. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division - Products Requested: - Heat applied cigarette tax stamps (PM and NPM types) - Approximately 17,500,000 PM stamps and 115,000 NPM stamps annually - Supplied in cases of 540,000 stamps (36 boxes of 15,000 each) - Orders expected twice per year, FOB Anchorage, AK - Technical and Security Requirements: - Stamps must include: - Roll numbering and individual stamp numbering - UV watermark - Variable image - Taggants - Chemical reagent compatibility or equivalent covert security feature - Multi-layer gravure printing process - Bidders must provide: - Samples of cancelled stamps used by at least three government agencies - Suggested designs and colors - Confidential security statement detailing anti-counterfeit systems - Name of paper manufacturer (may be confidential) - Contract Details: - Initial term: Four years, with two one-year renewal options (up to six years total) - Estimated annual volume: 17.6 million stamps - Estimated contract value: $275,000 - Award to lowest responsive, responsible bidder - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified manufacturers with proven security printing capabilities.

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The Alaska Department of Revenue is soliciting bids for a term contract to purchase heat applied cigarette tax stamps. The contract requires vendors to provide stamps with specific security features including covert and overt elements to prevent counterfeiting. Bidders must submit samples, pricing per case, and a confidential security statement detailing their protection system. The contract is statewide with bids due by May 4, 2026, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

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