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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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AI Contract Overview

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) under the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) to conduct market research for an engineering evaluation of its Piller Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems located at its data center facilities in Alexandria, Virginia. These mission-critical systems include Diesel Rotary UPS (DRUPS) with flywheel energy storage and require continuous, reliable, and conditioned electrical power to support core operations in compliance with NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and federal data center reliability objectives. The RFI seeks qualified contractors experienced in engineering services to assess whether to continue operating, refurbish, or replace the current UPS systems. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not represent a solicitation or commitment by the government. Interested firms are requested to provide detailed information about their capabilities, relevant certifications, past performance, and any teaming arrangements by the submission deadline of June 4, 2026. Responses will help USPTO determine which contractors are best qualified to participate in the anticipated alternative competition under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services). Questions must be submitted by May 28, 2026, and communications are limited to email only. The outcome of this market research will inform whether and how the government issues a formal solicitation to select vendors for this critical engineering evaluation.

General Info

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

Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(2)

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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Timeline

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

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Contacts

Kendall Jones

contact@example.gov

Christopher Ward

contact@example.gov

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.