USPTO SEEKS SB TO PROVIDE HSPD-12 COMPLIANT PIV CARDS & SUPPORT SERVICES

This Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is strictly for market research.  It is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time.The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of Administrative Services, has a requirement to procure HSPD-12 compliant PIV cards.The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine the interest and capability of potential Small Businesses firms to meet this requirement defined in the scope below.SPECIFICATIONS/ SCOPEObjectiveThe overall objective of this contract is to procure approximately 34,100 HSPD-12 compliant PIV cards and continue the necessary support services for USPTO.IntroductionHomeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requires the implementation of a mandatory, government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification for Federal employees and contractors. The standard was

established in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-2 (FIPS-201-3) “Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors.” Scope The scope of the work includes:Provide government with proofs of card layout and art workProvide government with appropriate Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) materials and assistance to USPTO on installation on government Card Management System (CMS) servers.Produce cards within specified timeframe to meet USPTO requirements.Detailed Task RequirementsThe vendor shall provide the customer a final graphical proof of the PIV Card for review and approval prior to production of cards. The Customer will validate the PIV Card graphical proof and provide authorization to proceed on the production order. The vendor will include the setup and configuration process for the PIV Applet.Card Type:FIPS 201 Compliant™ Dual Interface CardCard Feature Requirements: Full Crypto support for all algorithms listed in SP800-78-3Full support for SP800-73-3 features, including 20 retired encryption keys and iris container128K of EEPROM memoryMINEX II validation of match on card algorithm for PIV interoperabilityNPIVP certificate with SP800-73-3FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certificateRedundant, validated, chip suppliersLaser Engraving of CUID on back of cardCustom OVI Front Side w/Registered Security DescriptionMinimum Compliance:FIPS 201-1FIPS 201-2FIPS 201-3FIPS 140-2SP 800-78-3ISO 9000 certification for both Manufacturing and Personalization facilitiesGSA approved products listDeliverablesElectronic encoding of the ID cards is necessary for PIV compliance.The products and services to be provided under the resulting contract will provide the USPTO with a supply of PIV cards, and various customization services including:Key Ceremony to generate required Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates,PIV compliant Card Personalization (rendering of personal names),PIV compliant Card Graphical Personalization (embedded agency name and logo),PIV compliant Chip Customization (programing required personally identifiable biometric information on the card) during Electrical Profile Personalization with the PIV compliant standardized format for data exchange, networking of sub-systems, file transfer, and Extended Administrative commands.Period of PerformanceThe period of performance is anticipated to be January 1, 2023 – December 1, 2027. The period of performance will consist of a twelve-month base year and four twelve-month option years.Place of PerformanceThe place of performance where the majority of the work is accomplished listed below:      USPTO Headquarters      600 Dulany Street      Alexandria, Virginia 22314DEADLINEResponses should include:a capability statement (and any other supporting info showing the ability to meet this requirement),the name of your firm,The Socio-Economic category of the firm (all small businesses),complete address, email and phone of the primary contact.Responses due no later than 13:00 EST December 9, 2022 and are to be submitted  e-mail to Joy.Pitts@uspto.gov  and Christopher.ward@uspto.gov NO PHONE CALLS PLEASEPrimary Point of Contact: Joy Pitts,Contract SpecialistJoy.Pitts@uspto.govSecondary Point of Contact: Christopher WardContracting OfficerChristopher.ward@uspto.govThe North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 541519 – Other Computer Related ServicesTHIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will NOT pay for any information submitted under this announcement