SSJ Redact.pdf

This document is a Special Notice from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), announcing its intent to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price purchase order to Computer Packages Inc. (CPI) to manage the USDA's foreign patent portfolio. The key requirements include tracking and reporting on the status of foreign patents, paying annuities and maintenance fees, and filing and prosecuting international patents using CPI's in-house payment system. CPI is the only vendor that can provide the real-time online management system and additional services like patent audits that are required. The period of performance is one year from 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025, and the anticipated award date is 11/21/2024. The NAICS code is 541990, and vendors who believe they can provide the required services are invited to submit documentation, though the government has sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.