Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Overt Security Features - FY26

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking information on technologies and materials for overt security features for future generations of U.S. currency. The features should provide effective counterfeit deterrence and be novel, not in commercial use or the public domain. Respondents are requested to submit preliminary samples and a brief technical description. The BEP will review the submissions for effectiveness, compatibility, durability, and environmental acceptability. Some key points to consider: • The features should be easy to authenticate by the public under most lighting conditions. • The features should be extremely difficult to simulate or duplicate. • The submissions will be reviewed for inherent and relative effectiveness as a security feature. • The BEP may submit offered technologies to outside technical experts for evaluation. • Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.