D -- Electronic Access to Patent Legislative and Regulatory Information

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) for exclusive electronic and paper access to BNA's patent legislative and regulatory resources. These resources include BNA's Intellectual Property Library on the Web and the Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Journal on the Web. BNA is recognized as the sole publisher of these proprietary products, making them the only source available for this specialized information. The contract is being established without a solicitation or competitive bidding process, reflecting the unique nature of the materials. This contracting action is managed by the Department of Commerce's USPTO office and is categorized as a presolicitation under the title "Electronic Access to Patent Legislative and Regulatory Information." The contracting office is located in Alexandria, Virginia, and all inquiries are directed to the identified contract specialist, Chris L. Hannah. The order will provide USPTO with vital access to up-to-date intellectual property legislation and regulatory data essential for their operations.