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This contract notice pertains to the sole-source acquisition of maintenance services for the ChemDraw software from CambridgeSoft Corporation, as they are the exclusive provider with no authorized resellers. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) previously conducted a market survey and determined that ChemDraw was the only software product adequately meeting their requirements at a reasonable cost. The solicitation highlights the necessity of relying on this single source due to the specialized nature of the software and its critical role in USPTO operations. The contract is managed by the Department of Commerce PTO office located in Alexandria, Virginia, under NAICS code 541511, which corresponds to custom computer programming services. The contracting officer overseeing this acquisition is Anice M Ogden, reachable via phone or email. The notice was posted on October 18, 2004, and the contracting process adheres to the standards expected for services critical to patent office functions, ensuring continuity and support for ChemDraw software maintenance.

General Info

Sole-source contract for ChemDraw maintenance by USPTO from exclusive provider CambridgeSoft Corporation.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

VA

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PostedOct 18

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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Anice M OgdenContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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This is a notice for acquiring maintenance on the software ChemDraw. It is believed that CambridgeSoft Corporation is the only available source since they do not have any resellers. Prior to initial purchase USPTO conducted a market survey and found that ChemDraw was the only product that met the USPTO's need and at a reasonable cost.

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