76 -- USPTO FEDLINK Dialog Corporation

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office plans to issue a Delivery Order under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement with DIALOG CORPORATION to maintain continued access to their database services. These services are crucial for the Patent and Trademark Office's operations in Alexandria, VA, and will be provided until September 30, 2006. The arrangement is facilitated via an interagency agreement and does not involve a new solicitation or award process. This contract supports ongoing access to specialized databases from DIALOG CORPORATION, classified under NAICS code 511120, which involves software publishers. The Department of Commerce, through its Patent and Trademark Office, manages the contract with coordination from a designated contract specialist, Ann F Miller. The details ensure uninterrupted service essential to patent and trademark activities without the need for a competitive procurement process.