How to respond to the BEP’s Mail and Package Screening Equipment Notice

What the Bureau is seeking

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is sharing a draft statement of work for mail and package screening equipment and inviting industry feedback. This is market research only, not a solicitation to buy equipment.

Deadline and what happens next

Submit questions, comments, or concerns by November 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The notice does not state what will happen after the feedback deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This notice may be relevant to vendors that provide mail and package screening equipment or have experience with this equipment category. The agency is seeking industry input on the draft SOW, not bids.

How to access the draft and respond

Click “View original source” to open the opportunity. The first click may take you to the portal homepage; click again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Review the attached draft SOW, then submit any questions, comments, or concerns by the stated deadline. The provided notice does not give a specific submission method or contact.

Prepare useful feedback

Read the draft SOW carefully and connect each comment to a specific passage or requirement. Explain what is unclear or concerning and, where helpful, suggest a practical clarification.

Keep feedback focused on the draft’s equipment-related requirements and make it easy to review. Because this is market research rather than a solicitation, do not treat it as a request for a formal bid.