USPTO Chemistry Data Portfolio - RFI
ID: ACQ-26-0145Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/50683a7b5f9049ac86ece00e3c0b2759/view
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    Description

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to enhance its Chemistry Data Portfolio, aiming to diversify its sources for chemistry content. The USPTO's Scientific Technical Information Center (STIC) is particularly interested in acquiring capabilities for a search platform that can efficiently handle bibliographic, chemical dictionary, structure building, and sequence searching functionalities, which are crucial for optimizing investment value and reducing costs in chemical data management. Responses to this RFI are due by January 9, 2026, and will assist the USPTO in identifying qualified vendors and formulating requirements; interested parties can reach out to Andrew Spinazzola at andrew.spinazzola@uspto.gov or Robert Garske at robert.garske@uspto.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrew Spinazzola
    andrew.spinazzola@uspto.gov
    Robert Garske
    robert.garske@uspto.gov
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    RFI Attachment 1 Content.pdf
    The USPTO is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore market capabilities for chemical databases. They are specifically interested in databases containing chemical abstracts, reactions, inorganic and organic substances, and Markush structures from various sources including US and foreign patents, and non-patent literature. The RFI details specific types of databases of interest, such as bibliographic databases for chemical abstracts, chemical reaction databases, directories for chemical catalogs, regulated chemicals listings, chemical business industry information, Markush structure databases, numeric and structure databases for various substances, and bibliographic toxicology databases. Responses to this RFI must include information on the submitter's content and sources, licensing models (perpetual, annual, subscription-based), pricing structures (including volume discounts and add-ons), procurement options, and methods of delivery.
    RFI Attachment 2 Search Platform.pdf
    The USPTO is seeking information on market capabilities for a search platform offering bibliographic, chemical dictionary, structure building/chemical, and sequence searching functionalities. Key desired features include advanced keyword searching with controlled vocabulary, simultaneous searching across multiple files, saving search history and results, and removing duplicates for bibliographic searches. Chemical dictionary searching requires the ability to search trade/chemical names, polymers, molecular/elemental formulas, and use various input methods. Chemical searching/structure building encompasses searching polymers by makeup, substances by name/composition (elemental, alloy, formula), specific cyclic systems, molecular content (organics, organometallics, inorganics), synthetic preparations, therapeutic uses, chemical properties, and reactions. It also requires combining searches with text/author data, exact/Markush compound targeting, and stereochemical limitations. Sequence searching capabilities include searching biosequences (proteins, DNA, RNA) with specificity, non-standard residues, manipulating queries, specifying length, searching patterns, combining with other searches, and defining linear/cyclic or exact/embedded sequences. Responses to this RFI should detail platform features, including AI usage, licensing models (perpetual, annual, subscription), pricing structures (including discounts and add-ons), delivery methods (SaaS, on-premise), and FedRAMP authorization status.
    RFI Attachment 3 - Question and Answer Sheet.xlsx
    RFI Chemistry Data Portfolio.pdf
    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to diversify its Chemistry Data Portfolio. The USPTO's Scientific Technical Information Center (STIC) seeks to expand its sources for chemistry content to maximize investment value and reduce costs, particularly for tools used in searching chemical formulas, Markush structures, and numeric properties. This RFI, facilitated by the Office of Procurement, outlines a three-phase process: Phase I for product capabilities, Phase II for product demonstrations, and Phase III for 30-day trial license testing. Responses to the RFI, due by January 9, 2026, will help the USPTO formulate requirements and identify qualified vendors. This is not a solicitation, and participation is voluntary.
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