R--Tech Transfer Klarquist Sparkman

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Klarquist Sparkman LLP to continue legal litigation services related to the prosecution of previous and ongoing patent applications. This action is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-3, allowing sole source negotiation without a competitive process. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the VA invites any responsible and capable source to submit a capability statement by September 24, 2012, at 8:00 AM EST for consideration. Statements should be emailed directly to Bailey Flask, with no telephone responses accepted. The government retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed without competition based on the information received. The contract pertains to the Technology Transfer Program managed by the Office of Research and Development within the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through the Rpo East division located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 541110, which covers legal services. The objective is to secure expert legal representation to handle patent prosecution matters vital to the department’s technology transfer efforts. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by the stated deadline to be considered, but the government emphasizes that the sole source negotiation with Klarquist Sparkman LLP remains its intended approach.