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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research and Development in Pittsburgh, PA plans to negotiate a sole source contract with PatSnap LTD, a company based in London, to provide access to specialized patent evaluation software and associated services. This software is intended to assist the VA in analyzing technology industry sectors, valuing intellectual property, assessing the merit of inventions in comparison to current technologies, and identifying potential licensees or partners for further development. The overarching objective is to enhance the commercialization of VA research technology, making it accessible and beneficial for veterans and the public. The contract includes a license for up to three users of the intellectual property analysis software under a one-time annual fee, which will cover the required support and training services. The work will be conducted through VA Research in Washington, D.C., and the sole source procurement is justified under federal acquisition regulations that recognize PatSnap LTD as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency’s needs. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, other qualified parties interested in providing similar services may submit capability statements by a specified deadline for consideration, though the decision to compete the contract remains at the government’s discretion.

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VA to sole source contract with PatSnap LTD for patent analysis software and services in Washington, D.C.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedFeb 27

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

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Full Description

The Veteran s Administration (VA) Office of Research and Development, Service Area Office East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with PatSnap LTD based in London W4 5YS, United Kingdom. The requirement is to provide access to patent evaluation software and related services to assess technology industry sectors, provide intellectual property valuation and landscape, determine its merit compared to existing technologies, and identify and qualify potential company interest in licensing and/or further development. The process will analyze the commercial potential of inventions, the value of intellectual property, an overview of intellectual property landscapes in specific industry sectors and identify key industry partners that could further commercialization of VA inventions with the goal of making VA research technology commercially available to veterans and the public. The main tasks are: TASK 1- Intellectual Property Analysis Software License The VA requires one license, covering up to 3 unique users, to use the intellectual property analysis software. This shall be a one-time annual fee and covers all services under the contract to include ongoing support and training as needed. The requirement will take place through VA Research located in Washington, D.C. The sole source is pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however; any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement and supporting documentation to the contracting office no later than Tuesday, March 6, 2018, (10:00 AM, EST). Interest/capability statements may be sent to Michael Haydo at contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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