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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) plans to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) to conduct a study on organizational and business process issues within the USPTO. This action is non-competitive and will be processed under FAR 6.301-1, as NAPA is uniquely qualified due to its distinct expertise, experience, and lack of conflict of interest. The study aims to assess the USPTO’s progress toward achieving Strategic Plan milestones, identify challenges in meeting these goals, and evaluate the suitability of the organization’s structure and patent review process in fulfilling its strategic objectives. NAPA is a congressionally chartered, non-profit, and non-partisan organization with specialized knowledge of USPTO’s patent and business processes, making it the only suitable candidate for this project. The contract is not a formal solicitation but an internal procurement to leverage NAPA’s capabilities. The Department of Commerce, through the USPTO office based in Alexandria, VA, will oversee the contract. Points of contact for further information include Contracting Officer Katherine L. Kudrewicz and alternate contact Brendon J. Johnson, who can provide additional details about the contract process.

General Info

USPTO awards sole source contract to NAPA for organizational study assessing strategic plan progress.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

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PostedJul 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Contacts

Katherine L KudrewiczContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) intends to award a sole source contract to the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), Washington, DC, to procure a study of organization and business process issues at the USPTO. This non-competitive action will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.301-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). NAPA is a non-profit, non-partisan, and congressionally chartered organization with unique expertise in the area of the USPTO's patent and business processes. No other source has the combination of personnel, experience, and lack of conflict of interest that is necessary to complete this study. The USPTO is procuring a study from NAPA to examine: the progress the USPTO has made in achieving its Strategic Plan milestones; the challenges the USPTO faces in meeting these milestones; and the extent to which the organization structure and patent review process are appropriate to fulfill the strategic plan goals. A firm fixed-price contract will be awarded. This is NOT a formal solicitation. The point of contact for information regarding this synopsis is Ms. Katherine E. Kudrewicz, phone (703) 305-8324. The alternate point of contact is Mr. Brendon J. Johnson, phone (703) 305-8146. See Note 22.