BEP contracts: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, part of the Department of the Treasury, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what BEP buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 9
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $549 million
- Share to small businesses
- 24%
Open BEP contracts, due soonest
- Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for BEP Part # 2M030742 - Pawl Set Complete Retaining and Part # ELP1414 - Board, Trackingframe
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Cooling Tower, Roofing, and Structural Construction
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Sources Sought Notice – Amendment 0001 – DCF Mail and Packages Screening Equipment
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Maintenance Service for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Due in 14 daysOct 19, 2026
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Hidden Machine-Readable Security Features - FY26
Due in 41 daysNov 15, 2026
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - Device Assisted Security Features - FY26
Due in 41 daysNov 15, 2026
What BEP is buying right now
NAICS codes on BEP's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 3 |
| 322120 | Paper Mills | 1 |
| 326299 | All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 1 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 1 |
| 334517 | Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing | 1 |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 |
| 333248 | All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 1 |
BEP contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $891.3 million |
| FY2025 | $665.7 million |
| FY2026 | $549 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $1.1 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What BEP spends the most on
Industries with the most BEP contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 322121 | Paper (Except Newsprint) Mills | $525.7 million |
| 333248 | All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | $483.1 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $160 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $132.7 million |
| 325910 | Printing Ink Manufacturing | $130.6 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $101.1 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $88.5 million |
| 333318 | Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $66.1 million |
Small business contracts at BEP
About 24% of BEP's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- 8(a): $149.3 million
- Small business: $113.1 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $8.2 million
- Women-owned: $3.3 million
Set-asides on BEP's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 7
- Total small business set-aside: 2
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins BEP contracts
Companies with the most BEP contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Crane & Co., Inc. | $548.1 million |
| Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions Sa | $533.1 million |
| Sicpa Securink Corp | $138.9 million |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $63.9 million |
| Pride Industries | $55.6 million |
| Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) | $44.1 million |
| Tatitlek Government Services, LLC | $29.2 million |
| FCN, Inc. | $26.7 million |
| Authentix, Inc | $24.9 million |
| Rolic Technologies Ag | $20.3 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where BEP's open work is
By place of performance, the most open BEP contracts are in District of Columbia.
- District of Columbia: 8 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find BEP contract opportunities?
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 9 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does BEP spend on contracts?
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing obligated about $549 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 24% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are BEP's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most BEP contract dollars were Crane & Co., Inc., Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions Sa and Sicpa Securink Corp, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at BEP?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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