76 -- Bureau of National Affairs Subscription

The contract involves the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) procuring BNA Patent, Legislative & Regulatory online print products exclusively from the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. This sole source agreement ensures the USPTO has continued access to these specialized subscription resources essential for their operations. The contract, identified as solicitation number 150p0701486 and posted on June 26, 2007, falls under the NAICS code 511120, indicating it pertains to publishing industries. The Department of Commerce, through the USPTO office located in Alexandria, Virginia, administers the contract. The designated contract specialist, Christopher E. Harris, serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement. While no set-aside status or specific place of performance details are noted, this arrangement reflects a focused acquisition strategy to maintain uninterrupted service and reliable access to critical patent and legislative information provided by the Bureau of National Affairs.