Training and Knowledge Transfer

The contract involves delivering comprehensive training to approximately 12,000 patent examiners through a Train-the-Trainer approach, ensuring that materials are compliant with Section 508 accessibility standards. This large-scale initiative is managed as a subcontract under the Department of Commerce's Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), with the primary location for performance being Alexandria, Virginia, postal code 22313. The goal is to effectively transfer knowledge by training a select group of trainers who will then disseminate the learning to the wider examiner population. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, with a response deadline of June 19, 2026. The scope aligns with the NAICS code 611430, which pertains to professional and management development training services. The contract emphasizes accessible and inclusive training content to accommodate all participants throughout the knowledge transfer process. This effort supports the PTO’s mission to enhance examiner capabilities through structured and scalable educational methods.