U -- Hosting of National Science and Engineering Competition

The USPTO is seeking to host a national science and engineering competition in May 2008 focused on educating children about the importance of intellectual property. This event will be awarded as a sole source contract to National University, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that manages the Sally Ride Toychallenge. The contract is authorized under Title 35, USC, Section 2(b)(11), which permits the USPTO to conduct such educational competitions. The bureau requires a vendor with at least five years of experience in running similar competitions and with a recognizable brand, criteria which National University uniquely meets. The contract, titled "U -- Hosting of National Science and Engineering Competition" and identified by solicitation number DOC-Q-12345, is being managed by the Department of Commerce’s Patent and Trademark Office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The contracting officer responsible for this procurement is Eileen S. McGlinn, who can be contacted via email or phone. The competition's place of performance details remain unspecified. This procurement is publicly posted as a presolicitation opportunity and is classified under NAICS code 611310, which relates to educational services.