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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Commerce was posted on November 1, 2018. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Solicitation # PQFAIndustryDay
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Solicitation # W519TC26RA054
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General Info

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561210 - Facilities Support Services

Place of Performance

US. Patent and Trademark - Headquarters 600 Dulany St, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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Attachment_1_-_KMS_SOW_Search_Only_10.5.18.docx

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Attachment_2_-_KMS_Search_QASP_10.5.18.docx

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FY19_RFI-_Patents_Search_Services_Revised_11.1.18.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto
Contacts2 people available
OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto
Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA
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James WuestContract Specialist
Chris S HannahContracting Officer

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