RFQ_2031ZA26Q00049_Questions_and_Answers.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFQ No. 2031ZA26Q00049 issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) for an Online Global Patent Database Subscription.
The solicitation seeks a global patent database subscription that supports shared/concurrent-user access for approximately 10 authorized users with at least one concurrent user session. BEP does not require individual named-user accounts; shared concurrent-user access is acceptable and preferred. Customer-managed encryption keys and Government-hosted AI models are not required. However, if AI capabilities are offered, solutions designed or used for Government environments may be considered an added benefit due to potential security and ease-of-use advantages. The document emphasizes that Government information shall not be shared with unauthorized third parties.
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RFQ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RFQ No. 2031ZA26Q00049
Online Global Patent Database Subscription
1. The RFQ requires the subscription to support at least one concurrent user session but does not specify the anticipated number of authorized users. How many authorized users does BEP anticipate will need access to the patent database subscription?
BEP anticipates approximately 10 authorized users.
2. Does BEP require individual/named-user accounts for each authorized user, or is shared/concurrent-user access acceptable?
Shared/concurrent-user access is acceptable and preferred. The proposed subscription should support access for approximately 10 authorized users, with at least one concurrent user session.
3. Does the subscription require customer-managed encryption keys (bring your own key) or Government-hosted AI models?
Customer-managed encryption keys are not required. Government-hosted AI models are also not required. If AI capabilities are offered, AI solutions designed or used for Government environments may be considered an added benefit due to potential security and ease-of-use advantages. Government information shall not be shared with unauthorized third parties.
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