70 -- DESKTOP MICROCOMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND PERIPHERALS

The Department of Commerce, through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), issued a presolicitation for desktop microcomputer equipment and peripherals under solicitation number 52-PAPT-06-01021, posted on October 17, 2006. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.5, and falls under NAICS code 443120. The solicitation and all related acquisition information, including amendments and question-and-answer updates, will be accessible exclusively online via the USPTO website starting around November 15, 2006. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the site for any updates, as no direct notifications will be provided, and inquiries should be submitted electronically via the provided email. The contract is managed by the Department of Commerce’s Patent and Trademark Office based in Alexandria, Virginia. Key points of contact include Contracting Officer Becky Morehart and Contract Specialist Connie A Lum, reachable via email and telephone. The solicitation emphasizes that information requests via telephone will not be accepted, reinforcing the reliance on electronic communication. The primary focus is to procure desktop microcomputer equipment and peripherals suitable for the agency’s needs while ensuring participation by small businesses through the set-aside designation.