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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/bep26ap0388

- Solicitation number: BEP-26-AP-0388
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Treasury
- Agency: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Contracting office: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (2031ZA)
- NAICS: 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Product or service code: R612 Information Retrieval
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- First posted: August 14, 2026
- Last posted: August 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7bea0960156f405c8f87e339bcf99ada/view

## Description

**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.

## Publications

- August 14, 2026: Sources sought, due August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 7bea0960156f405c8f87e339bcf99ada. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7bea0960156f405c8f87e339bcf99ada/view

## Points of contact

- Lasonia Brown, lasonia.brown@bep.gov
- Lasonia Brown, lasonia.brown@treasury.gov

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