Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Non-Patent Literature (NPL): eJournals, eBooks, & Knovel Database RFI
ID: USPTO_ACQ_24_0660_Elsevier_Non_Patent_Literature_SubscritpionType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICEDEPT OF COMMERCE PTOALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4da386a1c369443f9f9d250daed142b7/view
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    Description

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) intends to award a sole source contract to Elsevier B.V. for a subscription to its collection of electronic journals, eBooks, and the Knovel database, aimed at enhancing patent quality and examiner efficiency. The procurement seeks a site license that will provide uninterrupted access to a wide range of peer-reviewed materials across various scientific disciplines, which are crucial for patent examination processes. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining high-quality informational resources to support federal operations and decision-making, with the contract set to begin on January 1, 2025, and extend through December 31, 2025, with options for up to four additional years. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Michelle Ellis at Michelle.Ellis@USPTO.gov or Freddie Porter at Frederick.Porter@uspto.gov, with the notice emphasizing that responses must be submitted prior to the closure of this notice.

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    24-0660 Elsevier Combined RFP Final 9Oct24.pdf
    The document outlines a federal solicitation for a subscription to Elsevier B.V.'s collections of electronic journals, eBooks, and the Knovel database for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), specifically the Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC). The solicitation (number 1333BJ25R00150005) is aimed at enhancing patent quality and examiner efficiency by providing access to a wide range of peer-reviewed material across various scientific disciplines crucial for patent examination. The base period for the contract begins on January 1, 2025, extending through December 31, 2025, with options for renewal for up to four additional years. The proposal emphasizes delivering uninterrupted access to specified subscriptions and services, detailed deliverables like usage statistics, training, and invoicing requirements. Additionally, stringent data handling, confidentiality protocols regarding sensitive patent information, and compliance with federal regulations are mandated. This procurement process, indicative of government RFP practices, stresses the importance of maintaining high-quality informational resources to support federal operations and decision-making.
    SOW Attachment FY25 USPTO Elsevier Title List - 23Sept2024.xlsx
    The document is a comprehensive list of academic journals and books across various scientific disciplines, primarily focusing on medical, biological, environmental, and engineering fields. It catalogs titles alongside their International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSNs) and International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs), illustrating a vast array of research topics and methodologies. This extensive compilation serves as a resource for government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local initiatives aimed at promoting academic growth and research funding. By listing influential publications, it underscores the importance of scholarly resources in advancing scientific knowledge and research alignment with federal and state objectives. The structured format allows easy navigation for stakeholders seeking relevant studies or collaborations to support their projects or grant proposals. The document highlights the critical role of academic literature in informing and enhancing government-supported research initiatives.
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