B08_Statement_of_Work.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW)

Acquisition of Registered Intellectual Property Trademarks Grand Teton National Park

Contract No. TBD

1.0 Background

Grand Teton Lodge Company (GTLC), the incumbent concessioner under contract CC-GRTE001-07, is the registered owner of several federally registered trademarks associated with historic and operationally significant facilities within Grand Teton National Park (GRTE). These trademarks include:

• Jackson Lake Lodge (Federal Registration No. 2992202)

• Jenny Lake Lodge (Federal Registration No. 2989469)

• Colter Bay Village (Federal Registration No. 3001429)

• Common Law Trademarks o The Mural Dining Room o The Pioneer Grill o The Blue Heron Lounge o The Teton Shop o The Ranch House o Café Court o Colter Bay Marina o Jenny Lake Dining Room o Jenny Lake Store

The National Park Service (NPS) requires ownership of these marks to ensure continuity of branding, preserve visitor recognition, avoid significant rebranding and infrastructure costs, and ensure a seamless transition to a future concessioner under a new contract.

2.0 Objective

The objective of this acquisition is to transfer full and unencumbered ownership of specific registered trademarks and associated intellectual property from Grand Teton Lodge Company to the U.S.

Department of the Interior, National Park Service.

3.0 Scope of Work

The Contractor (GTLC) shall provide the NPS with all rights, title, and interest including goodwill in the following U.S. federally registered trademarks:

• Jackson Lake Lodge – U.S. Reg. No. 2992202

• Jenny Lake Lodge – U.S. Reg. No. 2989469

• Colter Bay Village – U.S. Reg. No. 3001429

• Common Law Trademarks o The Mural Dining Room o The Pioneer Grill o The Blue Heron Lounge o The Teton Shop o The Ranch House o Café Court o Colter Bay Marina o Jenny Lake Dining Room

The transfer shall include, but is not limited to:

• Assignment of all ownership rights, title, and interest in the trademarks

• Delivery of appropriate documentation to record ownership transfer with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

• Warranties of title confirming GTLC has full legal ownership and that the trademarks are free of liens, encumbrances, or claims

• Transfer of any associated goodwill or usage history relevant to the marks

• If applicable, coordination with NPS and USPTO to effect legal transfer and proper public recordation

4.0 Deliverables

Deliverable

Assignment Documentation

Description

Legal documents assigning ownership of the trademarks to NPS

Due Date

Within 30 days of contract award

Deliverable Description Due Date

Confirmation of Recordation

Evidence that the USPTO has officially recorded the assignment of each trademark to NPS

Within 60 days of contract award

5.0 Government Furnished Information (GFI)

NPS will provide:

• Contract award documentation

• Contact information for relevant NPS legal and administrative points of contact

• Cooperation in coordinating with the USPTO if necessary

6.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall begin on the date of contract award and continue for 60 calendar days, or until all deliverables have been accepted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), whichever occurs first.

7.0 Place of Performance

Performance will primarily occur at the Contractor’s place of business. Any required coordination or meetings will be conducted via email, telephone, or virtual meeting, unless otherwise directed by the NPS.

8.0 Acceptance Criteria

All deliverables must be:

• Complete, accurate, and legally sufficient

• Submitted within the required timeframe

• In compliance with applicable U.S. trademark law

• Accepted in writing by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

9.0 Payment Schedule

Payment will be made in full upon satisfactory completion of all deliverables and receipt of written acceptance by the Government.

10.0 Points of Contact

Contracting Officer (CO):

Rafael Q. Gumbs Rafael_gumbs@nps.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

Liz Tinker Liz_Tinker@nps.gov 202-558-8042 mailto:Rafael_gumbs@nps.gov mailto:Liz_Tinker@nps.gov