CAS SciFinder and STNext

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • No response deadline specified - contact the agency for details
  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Industry: Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

Contract Details

Notice ID
ACQ-25-0032
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Office
US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Posted Date
Friday, July 18, 2025
Response Deadline
Not specified
PSC Code
R605
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Not specified
Status
Active

Description

PTAG Part 6.1.1 Synopsis Non-Competitive FORM USPTO-OP-108.v2.0 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has a requirement for access to the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) collection of patent and non-patent literature (NPL) information available on multi-platforms including the Scientific and Technical Network (STN) and SciFinder. The USPTO intends to negotiate and award a contract for subscriptions to SciFinder and STNext, NAICS 519190, "All Other Information Services" to American Chemical Society DBA Chemical Abstract Service for a period of ~5 years, with an estimated value of $110,602,445.00. The anticipated award date is August 13, 2025. The USPTO publicized this requirement on May 14, 2024, through a Request for Information on SAM.Gov, and the results indicate that Ame

Why This Opportunity Matters

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for web search portals and all other information services with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.