GeneSeq Database Software Maintenance Renewal

PTAG Part 6.1.1 Synopsis - Non-Competitive

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has a continuing requirement for the annual software maintenance renewal for GeneSeq software. The annual maintenance includes technical support, upgrades and new releases.

The USPTO is exempt from the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) under the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act, 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A) and the subject requirement is being procured using the Alternative Competition Method as described in the Patent and Trademark Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-24316.

In accordance with the PTAG, the USPTO conducted market research and the results indicate that Clarivate Analytics, LLC is the only known qualified source to supply the GeneSeq software.

Accordingly, this synopsis serves as notice of the intent of the USPTO to award afirm fixed price (FP) commercial item purchase order for the renewal of software maintenance utilizing NAICS code 519130 to Clarivate Analytics, LLC located at 1500 Spring Garden St #4 Philadelphia, PA 19130 for a six (6) month base and a six (6) month option period, with an estimated total amount inclusive of option $85,679.50.

This synopsis is not a request for competitive quotes and/or proposals. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to the listed point of contact or alternate point of contact.

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