PTOEA Intent to Sole Source (Patent Examination Review Assistant)
Open Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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US Patent and Trademark Office
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a sole-source intent notice on October 21, 2026 for the Patent Examination Review Assistant (PERA) contract, with a response deadline of November 5, 2026. The USPTO intends to award the contract to Solve Intelligence, Inc. without competitive solicitation under the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (PTOEA), which exempts the agency from the Competition in Contracting Act. PERA will enhance and automate the USPTO's quality review process for Office Actions and Applicant Responses. The requirement falls under NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). Market research determined that Solve Intelligence is the company most likely to successfully meet the agency's needs. The USPTO will provide technical data and any qualification requirements as part of the solicitation. The anticipated contract award date is December 14, 2026. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Solve Intelligence, Inc. is located at 120 W 21st St Apt 601, New York, NY 10011-3224.
Notice text
Patent and Trademark Efficiency Act Contract Award Synopsis
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has a requirement for contractor support for Patent Examination Review Assistant (PERA), previously referred to as Office Action Review. PERA will help enhance and automate the USPTO’s quality review process for Office Actions and Applicant’s Responses.
The USPTO intends to issue a solicitation, negotiate, and award a contract for PERA (NAICS Code 541512, Computer Systems Design Services) to Solve Intelligence, Inc. The USPTO will provide technical data as part of the solicitation. Any qualification requirements will be included in the solicitation. The anticipated award date is December 14, 2026.
Market Research indicates that Solve Intelligence is the company most likely to successfully meet the agency’s needs for PERA. As a result of the USPTO’s exemption from the Competition in Contracting Act, the subject requirement is being procured using the Alternate Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (PTOEA), 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A).
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.
Solve Intelligence, Inc.
120 W 21st St Apt 601
New York, NY 10011-3224
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