USPTO is surveying industry for a commercial, largely turnkey system that searches biological sequences such as DNA, RNA, proteins and antibodies claimed in… USPTO is surveying industry for a commercial, largely turnkey system that searches biological sequences such as DNA, RNA, proteins and antibodies claimed in patent applications, with AI-assisted features to speed patent examination. USPTO plans an alternative competition under its own acquisition guidelines, and only vendors that answer this RFI can be invited to compete as prime. Key tasks: Search biological sequences claimed in patent applications; Support prior art searches for patent examiners; Provide AI-assisted search features to improve speed and quality; Deliver a commercial solution with minor tailoring; Meet the objectives in the draft Statement of Objectives. Deliverables: RFI response using the provided response template. Key requirements: Responding to this RFI is required to be eligible for the later alternative competition; Turnkey commercial product preferred. How it will be judged: USPTO will use responses to pick a limited set of qualified vendors for an alternative competition. Key facts: Agency: Department of Commerce, US Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce PTO. Source: SAM.gov. Notice type: RFI. Solicitation number: ACQ-27-0065. Posted: Nov 4, 2026. Responses due: Nov 17, 2026. NAICS: 518210. PSC: DH10. Set-aside: Full & open. Place of performance: Alexandria, VA. Official notice: https://sam.gov/opp/fb420b2657194bfdb668ba02d6531f25/view Listings are summarized by Shaavir from public SAM.gov notices, GSA eBuy records, published agency forecasts and public bids on state and local procurement portals (DemandStar, Bonfire, OpenGov) and agency websites. Always confirm details in the official notice. Shaavir is not affiliated with SAM.gov, GSA, these portals or any government agency. To report an error or request removal, email [email protected].
USPTO is surveying industry for a commercial, largely turnkey system that searches biological sequences such as DNA, RNA, proteins and antibodies claimed in patent applications, with AI-assisted features to speed patent examination. USPTO plans an alternative competition under its own acquisition guidelines, and only vendors that answer this RFI can be invited to compete as prime.
Key tasks: Search biological sequences claimed in patent applications; Support prior art searches for patent examiners; Provide AI-assisted search features to improve speed and quality; Deliver a commercial solution with minor tailoring; Meet the objectives in the draft Statement of Objectives.
Deliverables: RFI response using the provided response template.
Key requirements: Responding to this RFI is required to be eligible for the later alternative competition; Turnkey commercial product preferred.
How it will be judged: USPTO will use responses to pick a limited set of qualified vendors for an alternative competition.
Key facts: Agency: Department of Commerce, US Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce PTO. Source: SAM.gov. Notice type: RFI. Solicitation number: ACQ-27-0065. Posted: Nov 4, 2026. Responses due: Nov 17, 2026. NAICS: 518210. PSC: DH10. Set-aside: Full & open. Place of performance: Alexandria, VA.
Official notice: https://sam.gov/opp/fb420b2657194bfdb668ba02d6531f25/view
Listings are summarized by Shaavir from public SAM.gov notices, GSA eBuy records, published agency forecasts and public bids on state and local procurement portals (DemandStar, Bonfire, OpenGov) and agency websites. Always confirm details in the official notice. Shaavir is not affiliated with SAM.gov, GSA, these portals or any government agency. To report an error or request removal, email [email protected].
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