Attachment 39b - PaDaCap Transition Plan Full Schedule.xlsx

This solicitation requests proposals for a patent data and document management contract. The selected contractor will provide several key services to support the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Services include front-end processing such as indexing and scanning paper documents and quality review of electronic filings. The contractor will also perform patent data capture and composition for pre-grant publication, post-allowance processing, and post-issuance activities. Specific deliverables include conversion of pending and allowed patent applications into image and text formats for weekly publication and issuance of grants. Additional requirements involve monitoring post-allowance documents, assigning patent numbers, assembling printed grants, and processing certificates of correction. The solicitation provides production schedules with delivery deadlines starting two weeks before targeted dates. The forthcoming request for proposals will include a statement of work and technical references to outline processes, quality standards, and statutory requirements.