Attachment 29a - Link to Patent Official Gazette (eOGP).docx

This solicitation seeks proposals for patent data and document management services. The United States Patent and Trademark Office requires indexing and scanning of all paper patent documents, quality review of electronically filed documents, and composition of patent application data for publication and issuance. Services include front-end processing, pre-grant publication, post-allowance processing, and post-issuance activities such as composition of certificates of correction. The contractor must perform conversion and composition of patent application data from various sources to meet statutory requirements for publishing applications and issuing patents. Additional requirements include indexing, scanning, and maintaining paper patent documents; quality assurance and correction of electronic submissions; and customer support. The solicitation describes production schedules, technical references, and quality standards for these services.