Library Subscription Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 25-0965
- Agency
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US Patent and Trademark Office
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519210 Libraries and Archives
- PSC
- 7630 Newspapers And Periodicals
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, Virginia 22313, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors for comprehensive Library Subscription Services that support patent processing and granting activities. The procurement seeks vendors capable of managing subscriptions across print and electronic formats for multiple USPTO business units, including the Scientific and Technical Information Center, Trademark Law Library, Office of the Chief Communications Officer, and Office of Policy and International Affairs. Key requirements include providing electronic access to at least 80% of currently subscribed titles, managing approximately 200 titles across multiple disciplines from publishers such as Oxford University Press, American Chemical Society, and SAGE Publications, and delivering COUNTER-compliant usage statistics with seven-year archival capabilities. The USPTO will use an Alternative Competition Method under the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines, with only RFI respondents eligible to compete in the subsequent limited solicitation. Questions are due by 11:00 a.m. on July 8, 2025, with RFI responses due by 10:00 a.m. on July 14, 2025, submitted to Andrew.Spinazzola@uspto.gov and Sean.Bain@uspto.gov.
This opportunity has no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors who respond to the RFI. The contract encompasses subscription management for serial publications, monographic content purchasing, subject-specific databases (including EBSCO products), and specialized intellectual property resources across multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The subscription period covers January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with services delivered to USPTO facilities nationwide and physical delivery to the Scientific and Technical Information Center Library in Alexandria, Virginia. Many titles are designated as "Required Patent Cooperation Treaty Title" with specific licensing terms including single-site access and geographical distribution restrictions. The contractor must provide dedicated account representation, customer support during business hours, and maintain authentication capabilities including IP, VPN, and future Single Sign-On methods. No current incumbent contractor or specific budget range is identified in the available documentation.
Notice text
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks to broaden its understanding of the commercial marketplace in order to improve the use of Library Subscription Services to meet the USPTO’s requirement to process and grant patents. The USPTO is interested in solutions that meet the requirements outlined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW).
The Government contemplates utilizing the Alternative Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A). This PTAG Request for Information (RFI) is intended as preliminary market information gathering which the USPTO will use to determine which vendor(s) is/are the most likely to successfully meet the agency’s needs and are thereby eligible to participate in an alternative competition. As a result of this market research, the solicitation will only be issued to the limited number of qualified vendor(s). Vendors that do not respond to the RFI will not be considered for the alternative competition, and will not be eligible to compete as a prime offeror. Submission of an RFI response does not guarantee a vendor’s eligibility to compete for the Library Subscription Services requirement. This PTAG RFI is not a request for competitive proposals.
The Government will not utilize formal evaluation criteria for market research associated with PTAG 6.1.1. The Government will review RFI responses to determine which vendor(s) are most likely to successfully meet the agency’s requirements for Library Subscription Services.
This RFI is not a solicitation and does not constitute a request for quotation or proposal. The USPTO is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. There is no USPTO commitment or implied agreement or understanding as a result of Government action or inaction taken in response to the RFI or the accompanying documents. Telephone calls requesting a solicitation will not be accepted or acknowledged. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. No entitlement to payment will arise as a result of submission of a response to the RFI. Any cost for submission of responses or associated activities are at the interested respondent’s risk and
interested respondent’s expense. The USPTO is not liable for costs (direct or indirect) associated with the preparation, submission, or responses to this RFI, including any costs associated with the meetings, follow on questions or additional requests for information, if any. USPTO will not reimburse the respondent for any costs incurred with responding to the RFI.
Please see attached RFI and attachments for details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PTAG RFI Library Subscription Services.pdf | ||
| RFI Attachment 1 - RFI Response Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFI Attachment 3 - Title List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFI Attachment 2 - SOW Library Subscription Services.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFI Attachment 4 - Question and Answer Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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