70 -- BNA Subscription

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) plans to award a sole-source purchase order to the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) for access to BNA's proprietary patent legislative and regulatory products, both in electronic and paper formats. This action is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurements when only one source is available. BNA is identified as the exclusive publisher of these essential products, which are critical for the USPTO's operations. There is no solicitation or request for responses for this procurement, emphasizing the unique and sole-source nature of the agreement. The contract, titled "70 -- BNA Subscription," was posted in June 2004 and falls under the Department of Commerce's Patent and Trademark Office organizational structure. The point of contact for the contract is Dora M. Sanders, the designated Contracting Officer, who can be reached via email or phone in Alexandria, Virginia. The procurement does not include a set-aside classification, and the place of performance details are unspecified. The contract ensures continued access to vital patent legislative and regulatory information necessary for the USPTO’s mission, securing the services from a single authorized publisher.