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Response Deadline09/28/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Department of Commerce PTO seeks a Registered Patent Attorney or Agent to provide expert knowledge on patent law and examination processes. The selected provider will support prime contractors on USPTO projects by reviewing course content for legal accuracy, offering guidance on patent examiner requirements, and ensuring that modernized pedagogy maintains necessary technical rigor. The contractor is responsible for delivering technical review reports and validated course content. This opportunity is listed under NAICS code 541110 and is based in Alexandria, Virginia. Interested parties must respond by September 28, 2026.

General Info

Registered Patent Attorney/Agent needed for USPTO course review and legal guidance by 2026.

Agency

Department Of Commerce PtoView Agency

NAICS

541110 - Offices of LawyersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of ACQ-26-9999.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PTAG RFI: USPTO seeks Contractor to Review and Revise the Patent Examiner Training program.

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PostedSep 14

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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Supplies expert knowledge on patent law and examination processes for prime contractors on USPTO projects. Reviews course content for legal accuracy, provides guidance on patent examiner requirements, and validates that modernized pedagogy maintains technical rigor. Requires a Registered Patent Attorney or Agent. Delivers technical review reports and validated course content.

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