Inventor's Assistance Center (IAC) Services
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- Solicitation number
- ACQ-25-0296
- Agency
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US Patent and Trademark Office
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561499 All Other Business Support Services
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking qualified contractors to provide Inventor's Assistance Center (IAC) services. The IAC provides guidance to the public, particularly inventors, on general patent examining policies and procedures through a call center. Key requirements include responding to incoming calls, answering questions according to patent rules and regulations, documenting call information, and providing monthly reporting. The contract will be firm-fixed price with a base period of one year and four one-year option periods, primarily performed through remote telework. The USPTO will provide government-furnished equipment, email/internet access, and training to the contractor. Interested parties are requested to provide details on their company's capabilities, including business size, small business status, and any recommendations or concerns, by November 15, 2024. The USPTO may use the responses to determine the appropriate procurement strategy, including potential small business set-asides.
There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The incumbent contractor is graduating out of the 8(a) program, and the USPTO is conducting market research to identify qualified interested contractors. While no specific award value or budget range is provided, the IAC services are an ongoing requirement for the USPTO to support inventors and the general public. The period of performance will be one base year with four one-year option periods.
Notice text
Please see the attached sources sought notice for this requirement. Please also see the attached corresponding Performance Work Statement (PWS), which provides the specific details for this requirement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IAC PWS - Updated 11-05-2024.pdf | ||
| IAC Sources Sought Notice_Final.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Inventor's Assistance Center (IAC) Services | Solicitation | |
| Inventor's Assistance Center (IAC) Services | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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