SAM #2031ZA26D00005

Sole Source IDIQ for Advanced Banknote Security Feature R&D with Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH

This notice announces the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's intent to award a sole-source, five-year IDIQ contract for advanced banknote security feature R&D. - Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) - Procurement Type: Sole-source, Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract - Intended Vendor/OEM: Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH - Estimated Value: $47,474,246 over five years - Scope: - Continued research and development of proprietary counterfeit deterrent security features for U.S. currency - Focus on unique visual effects and integration into U.S. banknotes - Includes concept, feasibility, testing, optimization, and support for industrial-scale manufacturing - Delivery of services and materials for prototyping and integration - Justification: Only Louisenthal possesses the required intellectual property and manufacturing capability - Competition: Not open for competition; justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) and (B) - Requirements: Vendor must be registered and active in SAM - No specific part numbers or quantities listed; covers phases II-IV of the Technology Development Program

Description

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

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