Application Event Collection and Analysis System (AECAS)

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking to procure an Application Event Collection and Analysis System (AECAS) for a one-year period beginning June 20, 2014, and ending June 19, 2015. The anticipated contract award date is June 20, 2014. This procurement is conducted under the authority of the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act, which exempts USPTO from the Competition in Contracting Act, allowing the use of the Alternative Competition Method outlined in the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines. A Sources Sought notice was published on March 14, 2014, which revealed only a limited number of vendors are likely able to meet the USPTO’s requirements effectively, resulting in the solicitation being restricted to this select group of qualified vendors. The contract pertains to the NAICS code 423430 and involves services related to the collection and analysis of application events. The Department of Commerce, through its patent office in Alexandria, Virginia, manages this requirement. Key points of contact for this procurement include Contract Specialist Cielo Ibarra and Contracting Officer Loren Howcroft. The solicitation was posted publicly on May 19, 2014, and further details are available on the federal contracting portal. This targeted approach ensures the USPTO procures a system that meets its specialized needs efficiently by engaging vendors with proven capabilities in this technical area.