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PTAG RFI – USPTO seeks an engineering assessment of Piller UPS system in Alexandria, VA

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ACQ-26-05202026Federal

Submission Closed06/04/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Request for Information to identify qualified contractors capable of providing an independent engineering evaluation of its existing Piller UPS systems, including Diesel Rotary UPS configurations with flywheel energy storage and generator integration, located at its Alexandria, Virginia facility. This RFI is strictly for informational and planning purposes under the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines and does not constitute a solicitation, obligation, or commitment to award a contract. The government seeks firms with demonstrated expertise in mission-critical data center power systems, specifically those with hands-on experience with Piller DRUPS technology, licensed Professional Engineers in electrical engineering, and no financial conflicts of interest with UPS vendors. Responses must include a detailed capability statement, past performance examples with government customer contacts, organizational structure if teaming or subcontracting is planned, and documentation verifying technical qualifications and certifications. The evaluation will focus on technical capability, relevant experience, and organizational readiness to perform the engineering assessment, which includes reviewing operational logs, load profiles, electrical diagrams, and performing on-site inspections and testing under NFPA 70E, IEEE 446, and OSHA standards. The scope of the eventual work will culminate in a comprehensive engineering report, stakeholder presentation, and supporting data appendices evaluating whether to continue operating, refurbish, or replace the current systems based on total cost of ownership and reliability metrics. All responses are due by June 4, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the designated USPTO contacts; questions must be submitted by May 28, 2026. No phone calls are permitted, and respondents bear all costs associated with their submissions. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 541330 with no set-aside, and only information marked as proprietary will be protected under procurement integrity guidelines.

General Info

USPTO seeks qualified contractors for engineering evaluation of critical UPS systems in Alexandria, VA.

Agency

Department Of Commerce PtoView Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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ACQ-26-05202026 PTAG RFI for Piller UPS Engineering Assessment

PDF•sources-sought

USPTO Piller UPS Engineering Assessment SOW v2

PDF•sow

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 20

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 4

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/04/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Contacts2 people available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

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Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Contacts

Kendall Jones

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Christopher Ward

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Full Description

THIS IS A PTAG SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

This PTAG 6.1.1 Sources Sought (request for information) Notice (RFI) is strictly for market research ONLY. It is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time.

PTAG

The Government contemplates utilizing the Alternative Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A). This Sources sought notice is intended as preliminary market information gathering which the USPTO will use to determine which contractor(s) is/are the most likely to successfully meet the agency’s needs and are thereby eligible to participate in an alternative competition. As a result of this market research, the solicitation will only be issued to those qualified contractor(s) that are deemed most likely to successfully meet the agency’s requirement as stated below.

This RFI is being made available under SIN NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services and PSC R425: Support—Professional: Engineering/Technical

Purpose of this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) operate mission-critical data center facilities that require continuous, reliable, and conditioned electrical power to support core operations. The facility currently utilizes Piller UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, including Diesel Rotary UPS (DRUPS) configurations with flywheel energy storage and generator integration.

Given the USPTO’s high-availability requirements and compliance obligations under NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and federal data center reliability objectives, the USPTO seeks an independent contractor to provide an engineering evaluation to determine whether to continue operating, refurbish, or replace the Piller UPS systems with an alternative solution

The responses to this RFI should provide USPTO management with an understanding of each firms experience and the range of services provided. This will allow USPTO management to conduct thorough market research, identify suitable providers, and make informed decisions.

Please review the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

for more detailed information about this requirement.

HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

All interested contractors should provide the following information in their response via e-mail to the contacts listed below:

Your contractor name, address, SAM UEI, point of contact information, email, phone, website address.
Your FSS Schedule contract number (Only if applicable).
Any relevant certifications or other relevant authorizations
Information about your firm’s ability to meet the requirement stated above

Please provide a tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
If subcontracting or teaming arrangements are anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements
Past Performance – If applicable, please provide info on previous awards including a short description where similar services were provided.
- Please provide civilian customer/Government Agency contact information including: contact name and organization, telephone number, and email address.

QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this RFI are due no later than Thursday, May 28 2026 at 1:00 PM ET and are to be submitted via eBUY and/or email to Kendall.jones1@uspto.gov and christopher.ward@uspto.gov

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

DEADLINE:

Responses are due no later than Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET and are to be submitted via eBUY and/or email to Kendall.jones1@uspto.gov and christopher.ward@uspto.gov

Late responses may be considered at the government’s discretion.

Disclaimer: This PTAG Sources Sought Request For Information (RFI) notice is issued solely for Market Research information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled in accordance with procurement integrity requirements. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.