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GeneSeq Database Service Sole Source Notice

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PTO163P1101088Federal

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under the Department of Commerce, plans to award a sole source contract to Thomson Reuters (Scientific) for exclusive access to its gene sequence database. This one-year contract, valued at $257,579, leverages the Patent and Trademark Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG), which exempts the USPTO from the Competition in Contracting Act, allowing the agency to bypass competitive bidding since the required services are available from only one responsible source. The anticipated award date for this contract is December 31, 2010. The contract, identified as PTO163P1101088, is for the provision of the GeneSeq Database Service, with performance expected in Alexandria, Virginia. The relevant NAICS code for this service is 511120. The designated point of contact for this procurement is Contracting Officer Heather M. Bakos, who can be reached via phone or email. This purchase supports the USPTO's unique needs by securing exclusive rights to a specialized scientific resource critical for its operations.

General Info

USPTO awards $257,579 sole source contract to Thomson Reuters for exclusive gene database access.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

511120 - Periodical Publishers

Place of Performance

600 Dulany Street, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedDec 30

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Contacts

Heather M. BakosContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Sole Source Authority: The Patent and Trademark Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) specifically exempts the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) from the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA- 41 USC253). Reason for Sole Source: The supplies or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Anticipated Award Date: December 31, 2010 Synopsis: The USPTO intends to issue a sole source award to Thomson Reuters (Scientific) for access to its exclusive gene sequence database for one year in the amount of $257,579.

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