Eshelman William E

Eshelman William E is a sole proprietorship registered in SAM.gov since 2002, specializing in intellectual property services for federal agencies, with a primary focus on patent-related work for the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Based in Front Royal, Virginia, the company provides professional services in patent drafting, prior art searches, and patent application disclosures for naval technology research and development programs. As a small business, Eshelman William E has consistently delivered targeted intellectual property support to help the Navy protect and evaluate potential technological innovations.

The company has been awarded numerous federal contracts, predominantly from NAVSEA, for specific patent-related services. These contracts, ranging from $1,800 to $7,600, have included mechanical patent draft applications, patent prior art searches, and patent application disclosure services. Most of these contracts have been issued under the Total Small Business set-aside designation, indicating the company's eligibility and success in small business federal contracting. The work has consistently focused on supporting naval systems research, covering areas such as ship propulsion, navigation technologies, and maritime engineering innovations. Each contract has typically had a performance period of three to six months, demonstrating the company's ability to complete focused, specialized intellectual property projects for the Department of the Navy.

Eshelman William E recently secured a significant Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with NAVSEA, effective from December 6, 2024, to June 14, 2029, with a maximum ceiling value of $5,000,000. This single-award BPA provides a streamlined procurement vehicle for NAVSEA to access the company's patent services on an as-needed basis. Under this agreement, Eshelman William E will continue to deliver patent application drafting, patent prior art searches, and intellectual property support services specifically tailored to NAVSEA's engineering and design efforts. The BPA enables efficient ordering of specialized patent services related to shipboard systems, mechanical inventions, ship propulsion, navigation, and other maritime technologies, reflecting the company's deep expertise in supporting naval research and development intellectual property needs.