Online Global Patent Database Subscription

The Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing seeks subscription access to a commercially available online global patent database providing U.S. and international patent information with search, analytics, and visualization capabilities, with quotations due September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT.

This is an unrestricted acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures on a firm-fixed-price basis. Place of performance is Washington, DC 20228. The contract structure comprises a 12-month base period followed by four optional 12-month renewal periods. The database must support at least one concurrent user session for approximately 10 authorized users through shared concurrent-user access; individual named-user accounts are not required. Required capabilities include unlimited patent searching, advanced analytics and visualization tools, customizable reporting, saved searches and research folders, patent document downloads in PDF format, foreign language translation, and secure HTTPS web-based access. Solutions offering AI capabilities designed or used for Government environments may be considered an added benefit. The platform must ensure secure data retention and backup functionality with HTTPS encryption; customer-managed encryption keys and Government-hosted AI models are not required. User credentials and access instructions must be delivered within 30 days of award.

Quoters must provide firm-fixed prices for each annual period, complete a Section B pricing schedule, and submit technical capability documentation addressing patent search functionality, coverage depth, analytics capabilities, data retention practices, user licensing, training, and technical support. Quotations must include applicable commercial terms and conditions. The Government will evaluate using best-value criteria, with technical capability as the primary factor and price as secondary. The contracting officer reserves the right to conduct discussions. NAICS code is 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services); PSC is R612 (Support—Administrative: Information Retrieval).