Notice of Intent to Sole Source Obscure Documents Search Service to Research Investments

The USPTO intends to award the Obscure Documents Search Service to Research Investments, 31720 Scott Rd, Winchester, CA  92596-9316 a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act, 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A) and PTAG 6.1.4. Any other vendor that is part of the WOSB program may contact the Contracting Officer to express interest in competing for the requirement within the synopsis period. When contacting the Contracting Officer, vendors must submit a capability statement that does not exceed 5 pages in length that shows their ability to perform the requirement.” The NAICS code for this acquisition is 519290, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals, with a size standard of 5270 employees

The USPTO requirement is for Obscure Documents Search Service. The contractor shall provide to research and delivery of requested Non-Patent Literature (NPL) required to support USPTO's mission to examine and grant valid patents and trademarks.  The Period of Performance will include a base period of one (1) year and up to four (4) option years.

This is not a request for competitive quotations; however, the Government will review any product, capabilities, and quotes submitted prior to the closure of this notice. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly be able to provide the services outlined in this notice. A

determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.