RFQ_2031ZA26Q00049_GlobalOnlinePatentDatabaseSubscription.pdf

2031ZA2600049 Online Global Patent Database Subscription 1

ONLINE GLOBAL PATENT DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION

This solicitation is a request for quotations and does not constitute an order.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION / CONTRACT FORM

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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OF

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1. REQUEST NO.

2031ZA26Q00049

2. DATE ISSUED

09/04/2026

3 REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

TBD

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

SEE SCHEDULE

5B. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY OTHER

NAME

Bureau of Engraving and Printing 14th and C St., S.W., Rm 705-A

Washington, DC 20228

TELEPHONE NUMBER FOB

DESTINATION

(SEE

SCHEDULE)

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

8. TO BE COMPLETED BY QUOTER: b. STREET ADDRESS

a. NAME b. COMPANY 14th & C Streets, SW

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

Washington

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE

DC

e. ZIP CODE

20228

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR BEFORE

CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

09/15/2026 @ 12:00 PM, EDT

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

NAICS: 519290 – Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services.

Size Standard: $47.0 M

PSC Code: R612 – Support-Administrative: Information Retrieval

Acquisition: Unrestricted/Not a Small Business Set-Aside

Commercial Service: Yes

Procedures: Simplified Acquisition Procedures

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price; USD

Period of Performance (POP): 12-Month Base Period + Four 12-month Option Periods

Department of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing Treasury Common Services Center Washington, DC 20228 Lasonia Brown: Contracting Officer

2031ZACode:

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CLIN Description Qty Unit Quoted Unit Price / Amount (USD)

Base Period – Global Online Patent Database Subscription

1 YR

Option Period 1 – Global Online Patent Database Subscription

1 YR

Option Period 2 – Global Online Patent Database Subscription

1 YR

Option Period 3 – Global Online Patent Database Subscription

1 YR

Option Period 4 – Global Online Patent Database Subscription

1 YR

TOTAL

Price Evaluation Note: Quoters shall provide a Firm-Fixed Price for the Base Period and each Option Period. The Total Evaluated Price will be calculated as the sum of the Base Period and all four Option Periods.

All prices shall be quoted in U.S. Dollars (USD). Each annual Firm-Fixed Price shall include all costs necessary to provide the subscription and meet the requirements of the Statement of Work.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION 1: Background

A key part of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing's (BEP) mission is to design and manufacture new generations of banknotes bearing Security Feature technology that will preserve and enhance national and international trust in the soundness of U.S. currency. As such, the BEP Security Features Division (SFD) requires modern electronic (online) means to systematically search and organize the vast and rapidly expanding U.S. and international patent literature.

Access to patent research tools enables SFD to analyze and visualize trends in intellectual property related to new security features, establish historical background knowledge, survey technology areas under recent development by current and prospective industrial partners, and better understand emerging threats, including potentially disruptive technologies.

SECTION 2: Purpose

Product, Service or Outcome Needed:

The service needed is subscription access to an existing commercially available online global patent database and research platform capable of supporting SFD's patent research and analysis requirements. The

2031ZA2600049 Online Global Patent Database Subscription 3 subscription shall provide access to U.S. and international patent information and commercially available capabilities for searching, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing patent research.

The Government is not seeking development of a new software application, custom-built database, or other developmental solution. The Contractor shall provide an existing commercial subscription solution using the Contractor's standard commercial platform and functionality.

The Government anticipates a one-year base period followed by four one-year option periods. Exercise of each option will be at the sole discretion of the Government in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

Scope of the Product, Service, or Outcome:

The scope of the acquisition is one commercially available online patent database subscription to be renewed annually, subject to the Government's exercise of contract options.

The subscription shall support at least one concurrent user session and provide unlimited patent searching.

The Contractor's commercially available licensing structure may provide additional authorized users or concurrent user access.

The Contractor shall identify the licensing structure applicable to the proposed subscription, including the number of authorized and concurrent users, and any limitations applicable to searches, saved searches, research folders/projects, downloads, exports, storage, analytics, reporting, or other functionality included in the proposed subscription.

SECTION 3: Technical Requirements/Tasks/Outcomes

The Contractor shall provide a turn-key, internet-based subscription platform with the capabilities and requirements specified herein:

3.1 The Contractor shall provide an online platform for on-demand access to patent information through a web browser connection. The platform shall provide the capabilities described below as part of the proposed commercial subscription.

3.1.1 The online platform shall provide the following capabilities:

a. Full-text access to U.S. and international patent information.

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b. Access to U.S. and international patent documents and available patent images.

c. Access to foreign patent information, including foreign-language and translation capabilities.

d. Customizable reporting capabilities for patent searches and research results.

e. Secure web-based access using HTTPS encryption.

f. Access to patent documents in original PDF format.

g. Unlimited patent searching.

h. Functionality which allows users to annotate, categorize, tag, or otherwise associate user-defined research information with patent records and subsequently retrieve or search that information.

i. Patent analytics and visualization capabilities which allows users to analyze patent information by classification, date, assignee, citation relationships, technology trends, and other relevant patent characteristics.

j. Functionality which allows users to save, organize, retrieve, modify, and rerun patent searches and organize patent information using research folders, projects, workspaces, collections, or equivalent functionality.

k. Online training resources, such as user manuals, instructional videos, webinars, or equivalent resources.

Deliverables:

Special Delivery Instructions:

Not Applicable

Performance/ Delivery Period:

Base year: 12 months Option year 1: 12 months Option year 2: 12 months Option year 3: 12 months Option year 4: 12 months

Place/ Location of Performance/ Delivery:

Not applicable. Electronic Delivery

Travel Requirements:

Not applicable

Special Requirements:

# Deliverable Due Date Deliverable Recipient (include contact information)

Deliverable Format

1 User credentials and instructions necessary to access the online patent database subscription

Within 30 days of receiving Contract Award

COR, TBD Electronic or Mail

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The platform shall provide secure web-based access using HTTPS encryption. The platform shall provide functionality for the retention and backup of searches and user-created research information. The

Contractor shall protect user-identifying information and shall not share Government user information with unauthorized third parties.

SECTION 4: Applicable Documents

None

SECTION 5: Requirements for Handling Sensitive, Classified, and/or Proprietary Information

No clearances, special handling procedures, or NDAs are needed. No sensitive, classified, or proprietary information will be exchanged.

SECTION 6: Government Furnished Resources and Information

No GFW is to be transferred.

SECTION 7: Performance Requirements/Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

A formal QASP is not required for this commercial subscription service. The Government will monitor performance as described below.

Acceptable Quality Levels:

For every deliverable, the Contractor shall meet or exceed the following:

100% on-time delivery for required deliverables.

No more than two minor defects per month in routine service functionality.

No more than two unscheduled service outages per period of performance.

Evaluation/Surveillance Method(s):

The Government will monitor performance through user feedback and periodic review of the subscription service. The Government will consider the overall utility of the subscription, including whether the database functions correctly and efficiently in performing required tasks. Surveillance may include user feedback and random inspection of such areas as ease of access, system responsiveness/load times, search and retrieval functionality, and trouble-free downloading.

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Performance during each period of performance may be considered when determining whether exercise of the subsequent option is in the Government's best interest.

Incentives and Awards:

Not applicable

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

Not Applicable.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance will be performed by the Government. Acceptance will be based on successful provision of subscription access and compliance with the requirements of the Statement of Work.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

Period of Performance: The contract will consist of a twelve (12)-month Base Period and four (4) twelve-month Option Periods. Specific dates will be established at contract award.

Delivery/Place of Performance: Subscription access shall be provided electronically in accordance with the Statement of Work.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to bind the Government or make changes to the terms and conditions of the contract. A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be designated separately, if applicable.

Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with the payment terms of the contract.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

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SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be assessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of Clause)

CLAUSES TITLE DATE

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

DEC 2023

52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecomunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

JAN 2025

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services NOV 1999

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 2000

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JAN 2025 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2026

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

MAY 2024

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions DEC 2025

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1052.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) appointment and authority. (APR 2015)

(a) The COR is TBD.

(b) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the COR identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, and/or fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of the contract specification(s)/work statement. The COR does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

(1) Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the contract specification(s)/work statement;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled “Changes”;

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

(5) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract;

or

(6) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the Contractor's employees.

(d) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The COR must confirm oral direction in writing within five workdays, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the COR. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any direction of the COR or the designated representative falls within the limitations of (c) above, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

(f) Failure of the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

(End of clause)

1052.210-70 Contractor publicity. (Apr 2015)

The Contractor, or any entity or representative acting on behalf of the Contractor, shall not refer to the supplies or services furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any news release or commercial advertising, or in connection with any news release or commercial advertising, without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the Contracting Officer. Should any reference to such supplies or services appear in any news release or commercial advertising issued by or on behalf of the Contractor without the required consent, the Government shall consider institution of all remedies available under applicable law, including 31 U.S.C. 333, and this contract. Further, any violation of this clause may be considered as part of the evaluation of past performance.

1052.232-7003 Electronic submission of payment requests. (April 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause -

(1) “Payment request” means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements

2031ZA2600049 Online Global Patent Database Subscription 9 identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with Treasury procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Mar 2026)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C.

3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

__ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub.

L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

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__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title

II).

__ (11)

(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L.

115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

__ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17) [Reserved] __ (18)

(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (19)

(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

__ (22)

(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (26)

(i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

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__ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026)( E.O. 13126).

__ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__ (34)

(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (35)

(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

__ (36)

(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (39)

(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C.

6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

__ (47)

(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48)

(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

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(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501- 4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112- 41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

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__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C.

Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

X (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C.

3901 note prec.).

__ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (65)

(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

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__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

__ (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)

(A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L.

115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

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(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)

(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C.

3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247- 64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End Of Clause)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs;

associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

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(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

None

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS

FAR 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Quoters shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov. Quoters shall ensure their SAM registration and representations and certifications are current as of the date quotations are submitted.

If a quoter has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM, the quoter shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3 with its quotation.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO QUOTERS

L.1 General Instructions

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this RFQ. Quoters shall submit sufficient information to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW). Quotations shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Lasonia Brown, 2031ZA2600049 Online Global Patent Database Subscription 16 lasonia.brown@bep.gov AND lasonia.brown@treasury.gov no later than September 15, 2026 at 12:00PM, Eastern Time.

All prices shall be quoted in U.S. Dollars (USD).

L.2 Quotation Organization

Quotations shall consist of the following:

Volume I – Technical Capability

The quoter shall describe the commercial patent database subscription being offered and demonstrate how it meets the requirements of Section C, Statement of Work.

At a minimum, the quotation shall address:

Patent search capabilities and functionality;

U.S. and international patent coverage;

Historical depth of patent information;

Saved searches and research folders;

Analytics, charting, and visualization capabilities;

Patent images and translation capabilities;

Export and alert capabilities;

Data retention and backup practices, including the length and/or definition of long-term retention offered;

User access/licensing;

Training; and

Technical support.

The quoter may provide product literature, screenshots, links, or other supporting information necessary to demonstrate the capabilities of its commercially available solution.

Volume II – Price

The quoter shall complete the pricing schedule in Section B and provide one Firm-Fixed Price for the Base Period and each Option Period.

All prices shall be stated in U.S. Dollars (USD) and shall include all costs necessary to meet the requirements of the SOW.

L.3 Commercial Terms and Conditions

The quoter shall identify and submit any commercial terms of use, licensing agreements, subscription agreements, or other terms and conditions applicable to the proposed subscription.

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L.4 Questions

Questions concerning this RFQ shall be submitted electronically to lasonia.brown@bep.gov AND lasonia.brown@treasury.gov no later than September 9, 2026, 12:00PM Eastern Time. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered. Reference RFQ # 2031ZA26Q00049 in Subject line of email.

Responses to questions, if applicable, will be provided by amendment to the RFQ.

L.5 Quotation Due Date

Quotations shall be received no later than September 15, 2026, 12:00PM, Eastern Time to Contracting Officer, Lasonia Brown at lasonia.brown@bep.gov AND lasonia.brown@treasury.gov. To ensure timely receipt, email BOTH email addresses with RFQ # 2031ZA26Q00049 referenced in the Subject Line of email. Quotations received after the stated deadline may not be accepted unless the Contracting Officer determines that acceptance is in the best interest of the Government.

L.6 Quotation Validity

Quotations shall remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after the quotation due date.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 Basis for Award - Best Value Tradeoff

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the responsible quoter whose quotation represents the best value to the Government, considering Technical Capability and Price.

Award may be made to a quoter other than the lowest-priced quoter if the Government determines that the additional technical value or benefit offered warrants the additional price.

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and make award without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

M.2 Evaluation Factors

The following factors will be evaluated:

Factor 1 - Technical Capability

The Government will evaluate the extent to which the proposed commercially available patent database subscription meets the requirements of the Statement of Work.

The evaluation will consider the capabilities and functionality of the proposed subscription, including:

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Patent search capabilities and functionality;

U.S. and international patent coverage;

Historical depth of patent information;

Saved searches and research folders;

Analytics, charting, and visualization capabilities;

Patent images and translation capabilities;

Export and alert capabilities;

Data retention and backup practices, including the length and/or definition of long-term retention offered;

User access and licensing;

Training; and Technical support.

The Government may consider differences in the capabilities offered by quoters in determining the relative technical merit and benefits of each quotation.

Factor 2 - Price

The Government will evaluate the quoter's proposed Firm-Fixed Prices for the Base Period and all Option Periods.

For evaluation purposes, the Total Evaluated Price will be the sum of the Base Period and all four Option Periods.

Evaluation of option prices does not obligate the Government to exercise any option.

M.3 Relative Importance

Technical Capability is more important than Price. The Government will consider the additional technical value or benefit offered in relation to any associated price premium. As quotations become more technically equivalent, Price may become a more significant factor in the best-value determination.

M.4 Evaluation Approach

The Government will assess the quality, relevance, and credibility of the information submitted. The Government may consider information reasonably available to it when validating experience, qualifications, responsibility, and price. The source selection decision will document the rationale for the tradeoff and why the selected quotation represents the best value to the Government.