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BEP-26-AP-0388Federal

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The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing is conducting market research via solicitation BEP-26-AP-0388 to identify existing commercially available online global patent database subscription services. This effort supports the research requirements of the Security Features Division and focuses on gathering information regarding industry capabilities, licensing structures, and estimated pricing to help the government refine its requirements and develop a cost estimate. This is a sources-sought notice and not a formal request for proposal or a commitment to award a contract. The government is specifically seeking an existing commercial solution rather than the development of new software or custom databases. Interested parties must respond by August 24, 2026, to the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer in Washington, DC.

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Treasury BEP seeks market research for commercial online global patent database subscription services.

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Department Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement OfficerView Agency

NAICS

519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information ServicesView NAICS

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Washington, DC, 20228, USA

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RFI BEP-26-AP-0388 Online Global Patent Database Subscription

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AgencyDepartment Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement Officer
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20228, USA
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Department Of The Treasury → Office Of The Chief Procurement Officer
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20228, USA
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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.

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