Attachment 10b - 6462180 reexamination.pdf

This solicitation is seeking proposals for patent data and document management services to support the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Key requirements of the contract include indexing and scanning all paper documents filed with the USPTO, capturing and structuring patent application data for publication and issuance, and quality review of electronically filed documents. The contractor will perform conversion and composition of patent application information received from various sources to ensure published applications and granted patents meet statutory standards. Additional responsibilities involve front-end processing, pre-grant publication, post-allowance processing, post-issuance activities such as certificate issuance, and customer support services. The contract will have a period of performance through production schedules and delivery dates outlined in the solicitation. The selected contractor must comply with document processing, quality, and technical standards referenced in attachments to the forthcoming request for proposals.