# DOC52PAPT1500018

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/acq251122

- Solicitation number: ACQ251122
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Agency: US Patent and Trademark Office
- Contracting office: Department of Commerce Pto (1333BJ)
- Place of performance: Alexandria, Virginia
- County: City of Alexandria (FIPS 51510). https://abierto.us/counties/city-of-alexandria-va-51510
- City: Alexandria. https://abierto.us/cities/alexandria-va-5101000
- First posted: March 31, 2025
- Last posted: March 31, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/85bd601168bc4bbc9319615010a2ab8e/view

## Description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has a continuing requirement for access to the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) collection of patent and non-patent literature (NPL) information available on multi-platforms including the Scientific and Technical Network (STN) and SciFinder. The USPTO intends to modify DOC52PAPT1500018 to incorporate Department of Commerce (DoC) tailored FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) and obtain pricing for said six-month extension.

The USPTO intends to issue a contract modification to DOC52PAPT1500018, NAICS 519190, "All Other Information Services" to American Chemical Society DBA Chemical Abstract Service for a period of 6-months per tailored DoC 52.217-8, with an estimated value of $10,875,980.50. The USPTO publicized this requirement most recently on May 14, 2024; through a Sources Sought notice and the results indicate that CAS is the only known qualified source.

As a result of the USPTO's exemption from the Competition in Contracting Act, the subject contract modification/requirement is being procured using the Alternative Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act, 5 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

## Publications

- March 31, 2025: Special notice, due April 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT. Notice 85bd601168bc4bbc9319615010a2ab8e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/85bd601168bc4bbc9319615010a2ab8e/view

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