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Sources sought

Request for Information (RFI) – Online Global Patent Database Subscription

BEP-26-AP-0388

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services.

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Response deadline

August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

Closed 69 days ago. Posted August 14, 2026. Scheduled to archive September 8, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

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.

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  1. August 14, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 7bea0960156f405c8f87e339bcf99ada

    2 revisions on SAM
    • August 14, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • September 5, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

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