Solicitation: Training and Instructional Support Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- ACQ-25-0170-PSN
- Agency
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US Patent and Trademark Office
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- PSC
- U009 Education/Training- General
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, Virginia 22313, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Training and Instructional Support Services for its information technology resources, with a focus on two primary task areas: Automation Training Services (ATS) and Digital Media Services (DMS). The solicitation covers professional training support for patent examiners and staff, including developing and delivering technical software training, creating eLearning content, and providing instructional design services. Proposals will be evaluated based on factors including demonstrated past experience, technical approach, staffing plan, past performance, and price, with past experience being the most critical evaluation criterion. The solicitation requires detailed submissions addressing training needs across various technological platforms and software tools used by USPTO personnel. Proposals are due by April 16, 2025 at 18:00 ET, with an anticipated contract award date of May 15, 2025.
The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses certified in the SBA's 8(a) Program, with the current incumbent being ASRC (contract 1333BJ20C00151001), which was awarded in May 2020 for $63.6M. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with a base period from May 16, 2025 to May 15, 2026, and four potential one-year option periods extending through May 15, 2030, with a possible six-month extension. The estimated total contract value ranges between $20 million and $31 million over the full performance period. The place of performance will be primarily at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, VA, with some virtual work permitted. The contract will support training for over 10,000 employees across various technology centers, requiring contractors to provide onsite instructors, develop training materials, and support the agency's comprehensive training needs using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate Storyline, and Microsoft Teams.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001 - *Offerors must provide acknowledgment of this amendement with their offer.*
This amendment is to address questions received in response to the Solicitation posted on April 7, 2025. The following documents are provided:
- List of all questions received and Government responses
- Revised Solicitation with changes highlighted in yellow
- Revised Pricing Matrix, Attachment 8
Note: The proposal due date has not been extended and remains April 16, 2025, 6:00 PM EDT.
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Original Posting:
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is issuing this solicitation to acquire Training Support Services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
This procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and Part 15 and award made on a competitive best value basis, using a trade-off among price and non-price factors.
A draft solicitation notice was posted on March 21, 2025. Changes HAVE BEEN MADE to the details of the project since the posting of the draft solicitation. Changes noted, but are not limited to, include:
- The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract
- Section 4. Scope
- Section 9. Place of Performance and Reporting Requirements
- Section 16. Invoicing/Solicitation CLINs and associated CLIN structure in Pricing Matrix
- Contract value for Past Performance references – Page 59 of the Solicitation
- Affordability Notice – Page 61 of the Solicitation
Please ensure the details of the procurement are read carefully to account for any and all changes. All details can be found in the attachments to this announcement.
All questions and answers, including those submitted for the draft solicitation, will be posted in accordance with the timeline found in the solicitation.
Update #1 ·
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is issuing this solicitation to acquire Training Support Services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
This procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and Part 15 and award made on a competitive best value basis, using a trade-off among price and non-price factors.
A draft solicitation notice was posted on March 21, 2025. Changes HAVE BEEN MADE to the details of the project since the posting of the draft solicitation. Changes noted, but are not limited to, include:
- The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract
- Section 4. Scope
- Section 9. Place of Performance and Reporting Requirements
- Section 16. Invoicing/Solicitation CLINs and associated CLIN structure in Pricing Matrix
- Contract value for Past Performance references – Page 59 of the Solicitation
- Affordability Notice – Page 61 of the Solicitation
Please ensure the details of the procurement are read carefully to account for any and all changes. All details can be found in the attachments to this announcement.
All questions and answers, including those submitted for the draft solicitation, will be posted in accordance with the timeline found in the solicitation.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| This notice | Solicitation | |
| DRAFT Solicitation: Training and Instructional Support Services | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Training and Instructional Support Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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