Patent Support Services BPA

The U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock has issued an award notice for a Blanket Purchase Agreement titled Patent Support Services, solicited under number N0016726A1003, which was posted on June 3, 2026. This contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete, and it falls under NAICS code 541199 for Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The work will be performed primarily in Bethesda, Maryland, with the awarding agency located at the same address. The contract aims to secure ongoing patent-related support services, likely including invention disclosure evaluation, patent application preparation, intellectual property management, and related technical and legal assistance for Department of Defense innovations. Primary point of contact for this contract is Arnel Ngo, reachable at 757-478-2013 or arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil, with secondary contact Tracy L McDonough at 757-288-6854 or tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil. All activities under this BPA are expected to support the Navy’s broader initiative to protect and manage intellectual property arising from its research and development efforts. The contract is managed through the SAM.gov platform, and interested parties can find additional details via the provided UI link. The set-aside status ensures that small business contractors will have exclusive access to this opportunity, aligning with federal goals to promote small business participation in defense contracting.