Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Request for Information Rfi Online Global Patent Database Subscription
Deadline: 24 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 15 Aug 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 147295052
Document Ref. No.: BEP-26-AP-0388
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Purpose:
The Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), is conducting market research to identify existing commercially available online patent database subscription services capable of supporting the research requirements of BEP's Security Features Division (SFD).
The Government is seeking information regarding available commercial solutions, industry capabilities and practices, potential sources, licensing structures, and estimated pricing.
Information obtained through this RFI may be used to refine the Government's requirements, develop an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), and determine an appropriate acquisition strategy.
BEP is seeking an existing commercial subscription solution. The Government is not seeking development of a new software application, custom-built database, or other developmental solution.
This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
See Attachment "RFI_BEP-26-AP-0388_SourcesSought" for Details.
Notice ID: bep-26-ap-0388
Department/Ind. Agency: treasury, department of the
Sub-tier: bureau of engraving and printing
Office: office of the chief procurement officer
Product Service Code: r612 - support- administrative: information retrieval
NAICS Code: 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
Inactive Dates: sep 08, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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