CPC Scheme Update Implementation & Training

The contract requires timely implementation of revisions to the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) scheme as issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, with all updates to be fully integrated within a four-week timeframe. This includes aligning internal classification systems, workflows, and documentation to reflect the latest CPC changes, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all patent classification activities. The contractor must also deliver comprehensive training sessions to classifier teams, covering the updated classification processes, new codes, and procedural adjustments, with the goal of maximizing team comprehension and operational readiness. Performance is to be carried out at the designated place of performance in Alexandria, Virginia, with a firm deadline for proposal submission on July 7, 2026. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 611430, indicating a focus on other educational support services, likely reflecting the training component. The contracting entity is the Department of Commerce, specifically acting through the Patent and Trademark Office. There is no setaside designation specified, and no point of contact is listed in the provided data. All deliverables must meet the USPTO’s standards for precision and timeliness, ensuring minimal disruption to patent examination operations during the transition to the revised CPC scheme.