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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10/22/2025

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

1333BJCODE

Office of Procurement US Patent and Trademark Office PO Box 1450-Mail Stop 6 600 Dulany St.,MDE, 7th Floor

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22313-1450

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

1333BJ26Q00152001

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10/10/2025

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning ____copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor X is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

This amendment is issued to include additional quoter requirements not included in the original solicitation. Changes have been made and are highlighted in the solicitation language document.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Andrew R Spinazzola

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV.

11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Subscription

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Request for Quotation (RFQ)

1333BJ26Q00152001

Date: 10/22/2025

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Subscription RFQ: 1333BJ26Q00152001

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and no further written solicitation will be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 & 13.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) anticipates award of a single firm fixed price contract to support the patents John Wiley & Sons, Inc. subscription as described in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Solicitation 1333BJ26Q00152001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This RFQ shall not be construed as a commitment of any kind on behalf of the Federal Government. The USPTO reserves the right not to proceed with issuing a contract, if it is determined to be in the best interest not to do so.

This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

NAICS and Description: 424920 – Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers PSC and Description: 7610 – Books and Pamphlets

Quoters shall provide documentation demonstrating that they are an authorized subscription agent partner with John Wiley & Sons.

Important Dates:

Solicitation questions are due by October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM, EDT. Please send all questions to the Contract Specialist, Robert Garske, Robert.Garske@uspto.gov and the Contracting Officer, Andrew Spinazzola, Andrew.Spinazzola@uspto.gov utilizing the Solicitation Question Form provided. See Section 3.5 for details on question submissions.

Quotes are due by October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM, EDT. Quotes shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Robert Garske, Robert.Garske@uspto.gov and the Contracting Officer, Andrew Spinazzola, Andrew.Spinazzola@uspto.gov. Quotes received after the specified date and time will be accepted/denied at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

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SECTION 2 – SCOPE

See the Statement of Work (SOW) for the scope of this requirement.

SECTION 3 – RFQ INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

3.1. Instructions to Quoters

Review the requirements at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Quoters—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

3.2. Additional Instructions to Quoters

The following instructions are for the preparations and submission of quotes. Quoters are instructed to read the entire RFQ document, including all attachments, prior to submitting questions and/or quote.

Omission of any information from the quote submission requirements may result in rejection of the quote.

Note:

• Capability statements and/or marketing materials will not be accepted.

• Quoters are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their quote.

• The cost of quotation development is the sole responsibility of the Quoter.

Quote must include:

• The Quoter’s name, point of contact, email, and phone number.

• The Quoter’s business size and Unique Entity ID number.

• A statement confirming pricing is valid for 90 days from the RFQ due date.

• The technical approach for meeting or exceeding the requirements in the Statement of Work.

Not to exceed 3 pages. (Submitted as Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF)

• The completed Pricing Sheet, Attachment 1 (including all Optional CLINs). (Submitted as an

Excel Spreadsheet)

• Completed representations and certifications as required in FAR 52.212-3.

• Verification confirming the Quoter’s status as an authorized subscription agent partner from John

Wiley & Sons. (Submitted as Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF)

3.3 Contracting Points of Contact for this RFQ:

Contract Specialist, Robert Garske, Robert.Garske@uspto.gov Contracting Officer, Andrew Spinazzola, Andrew.Spinazzola@uspto.gov

3.4 RFQ Amendments

The USPTO reserves the right to amend the terms of this RFQ at any time. If appropriate, an extension will be provided and Quoters will have an opportunity to modify their quotes.

3.5 RFQ Questions and Comments

Quoters may submit their questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements utilizing the Solicitation Questions Form provided. The form must be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Robert mailto:Andrew

Garske, Robert.Garske@uspto.gov and the Contracting Officer, Andrew Spinazzola, Andrew.Spinazzola@uspto.gov no later than October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM, EDT. Questions received after this date/time may or may not be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Include the Quoter’s name, point of contact, and email address on the form. All questions will be consolidated and the responses may be posted as an amendment to the RFQ prior to the quote due date. The due date may be extended at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

SECTION 4 – EVALUATION

A quote may be rejected as non-compliant and ineligible for award if the Contracting Officer determines that the quote does not comply with the RFQ instructions provided above.

The evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

All acceptable quotes will be ranked based on their total price (including the optional CLINs) starting with the lowest. The quote with the lowest price will be evaluated first. Technical capability will be evaluated to confirm the Quoter’s ability to meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The evaluation will focus on whether the proposed products comply with the requirements of the SOW and demonstrate the Quoter’s capacity and resources to perform/deliver successfully. Technical capability will be determined on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. An Acceptable rating indicates the quote meets all minimum requirements; an Unacceptable rating indicates one or more requirements are not met. No additional consideration will be given for exceeding the minimum requirements.

Once a technically acceptable quote is identified at the lowest price, no further evaluation of higher-priced quotes will be conducted.

The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed price contract in response to this solicitation.

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SECTION 4 – EVALUATION