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This contract involves the renewal of an existing agreement with Federal Express Inc. for the transportation of USPTO-created data tapes to a wide range of private-sector customers across the United States and globally. The service complements current contracts with other commercial courier providers, ensuring comprehensive, worldwide delivery capabilities. The contract supports the Department of Commerce's USPTO office in Alexandria, VA, facilitating reliable and efficient shipment of sensitive data materials. The solicitation, identified by the reference number 297P0660172 and posted in March 2006, falls under the NAICS code 492110, which covers courier services. The contract point of contact is Anice M. Ogden, the Contracting Officer, who can be reached via email or phone. This contract strengthens the USPTO’s logistical network by providing an established and trusted courier partner, maintaining uninterrupted and secure delivery of critical data tapes to customers worldwide.

General Info

Renewal contract with FedEx for secure global shipment of USPTO data tapes, supporting logistics.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedMar 1

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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Anice M OgdenContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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This requirement is for the renewal of an existing contract with Federal Express In., for the transport of USPTO-created data tapes to a large number of private-sector customers. This agreement augments existing agreements with other commercial courier services and provides overall service to any part of the world. This is for the transport of USPTO-created data tapes to a large number of private-sector customers to various parts of the United Stated and the rest of the world.

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