Amendment 1

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is DOC52PAPT1600017. The solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89-1. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS 323111, Commercial Printing (Except Screen and Books). The small business size standard in number of employees is 500. This solicitation is a total set-aside for small business. The Period of Performance for this requirement is a one year base period and four one year option period.

This is a solicitation for printing, binding, color reproductions, and distribution of United States Patents as described in this Solicitation, requiring such operations as printing/imaging, gathering, binding, packaging, mailing and distribution. This contract will also fulfill all USPTO requirements for digital images, photoprints and additional photoprints of plant patent drawings issuing each week. Photoprints comprise color/part-color, black and white halftones, and hand-colored drawing sheets. A hand colored drawing sheet means a plant patent drawing that has been artistically and competently hand colored (i.e. with colored pencils or the like). See attached Statement of Work and attached provisions and clauses for detailed contract requirements.

It is anticipated that specific quantities requirements will change over the life of this contract. Contract requirements have been known to fluctuate greatly over short periods of time. Therefore, the Government contemplates award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirements contract.

All questions pertaining to the RFP shall be submitted electronically to dru.olson@uspto.gov. Questions must identify the author and company name. All questions and responses pertaining to the RFP will be published and made available on FBO.gov. All questions regarding the RFP are due by 12:00 p.m. E.S.T. September 12, 2016.
Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m E.S.T. October 3, 2016. Proposals shall be delivered to:
ATTN: Dru Olson, Contract Specialist
Office of Procurement
United States Patent and Trademark Office
600 Dulany St. MDE 7D18
Alexandria, VA 22314

When proposals are hand-carried, sent by courier service, or non-USPS mail service, the Offeror assumes the full responsibility for ensuring that the proposals are received by the date and time specified above. All Offerors who deliver hand-carried proposals must contact Dru Olson at (571) 272-8067, dru.olson@uspto.gov to schedule an appointment at least 24-hours in advance. Proposals will not be accepted by facsimile or e-mail.

The USPTO reserves the right to amend the terms of this RFP at any time prior to the source selection decision. Offerors shall be responsible for accessing FBO.gov for any amendments to the solicitation. All amendments will be posted at this location.