*Update: October 22, 2025 - Amendment 0001 (provided as an attachment) provides additional quoter instructions. Changes in the attachment have been highlighted in yellow so they can be found easily. The date Quotes are due remains unchanged.*
*Update: October 16, 2025 - Providing response to the question submitted. Please see the attachment "Wiley QA 10.16.25"*
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and no further written solicitation will be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 & 13.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) anticipates award of a single firm fixed price contract to support the patents John Wiley & Sons, Inc. subscription as described in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Solicitation 1333BJ26Q00152001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This RFQ shall not be construed as a commitment of any kind on behalf of the Federal Government. The USPTO reserves the right not to proceed with issuing a contract, if it is determined to be in the best interest not to do so.
This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
*Update from October 22, 2025: Quoters shall provide documentation demonstrating that they are an authorized subscription agent partner with John Wiley & Sons.*
Important Dates:
Solicitation questions are due by October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM, EDT. Please send all questions to the Contract Specialist, Robert Garske, Robert.Garske@uspto.gov and the Contracting Officer, Andrew Spinazzola, Andrew.Spinazzola@uspto.gov utilizing the Solicitation Question Form provided. See Section 3.5 for details on question submissions.
Quotes are due by October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM, EDT. Quotes shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Robert Garske, Robert.Garske@uspto.gov and the Contracting Officer, Andrew Spinazzola, Andrew.Spinazzola@uspto.gov. Quotes received after the specified date and time will be accepted/denied at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.
