D -- EEO Case Management System

This is a sole source, combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and the test program outlined in FAR 13.5, as well as supplemental information provided herein. This non-competitive procurement action is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns and will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). The USPTO plans to utilize simplified acquisition procedures by awarding a sole source purchase order to MicroPact Engineering, Inc. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of Civil Rights (OCR), has as part of its mission, the responsibility of efficiency and timeliness in processing EEO claims, a secure tracking system to manage and maintain data and provide an expanded scope of informative reports while having the ability to interface with other USPTO database applications. This information must be reported annually to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and must be processed in accordance with the EEO MD-110, 29CFR 1614, and USPTO policy. Extensive market analysis has enabled the Government to make a best value determination and award to MicroPact Engineering, Inc. The period of performance for this purchase order will be 10/1/02 through 09/30/03 for the base year with four (4) option years to follow consecutively. This announcement constitutes the Request for Quote (RFQ) and is the only solicitation that will be issued. This solicitation incorporates all of the applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 01-09, as if stated in full text, as well as the terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1. MicroPact Engineering, Inc. will be awarded a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order for the above requirement using simplified procedures. The purchase order will contain the terms and conditions of FAR clause 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. The point of contact for information regarding this solicitation is Chris Mikula at (703) 305-8417 or email at chris.mikula@uspto.gov.