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Request for Information (RFI) – Online Global Patent Database Subscriptionview on SAM.gov

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE › OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Posted Aug 14, 2026

Due Aug 24, 2026

Washington, DC

NAICS 519290 – Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

Sol # BEP-26-AP-0388

AI Summary

• The Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), is researching commercially available patent database subscription services for its Security Features Division (SFD) to enhance existing online access.
• The Government seeks information on industry capabilities and practices in establishing secure online databases, including commercial solutions, licensing structures, and estimated pricing.
Example 1 INPUT:
• The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing is researching patent database subscription services for its Security Features Division.
EXAMPLE 1 OUTPUT:
• The BEP Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is conducting research on commercially available online patent database subscription services.
Example 2 INPUT:
• BEP seeks information from industry sources to establish a secure, existing patent database subscription service specifically designed for its Security Features Division's requirements.

Description

Purpose: The Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), is conducting market research to identify existing commercially available online patent database subscription services capable of supporting the research requirements of BEP's Security Features Division (SFD). The Government is seeking information regarding available commercial solutions, industry capabilities and practices, potential sources, licensing structures, and estimated pricing. Information obtained through this RFI may be used to refine the Government's requirements, develop an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), and determine an appropriate acquisition strategy. BEP is seeking an existing commercial subscription solution. The Government is not seeking development of a new software application, custom-built database, or other developmental solution. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. See Attachment " RFI_ BEP-26-AP-0388_SourcesSought" for Details.

Classification

NAICS519290

PSC CodeR612

Place of Performance

CityWashington

StateDC

ZIP20228

CountryUNITED STATES

Contracting Office

OfficeOFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

CityWASHINGTON

StateDC