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USPTO Court Reporting Services -Transcription and Stenography

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USPTO_ACQ_26_0480Federal

Submission Closed12/03/2025, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 561492

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Solicitation # 15JA0527Q00000001

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Certified Court Reporting

Solicitation # 26-012-210

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Solicitation # 28487

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Solicitation # 129870

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Transcription Services (Nov 2026) for RACA

Solicitation # 140A1627Q0102

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Bureau Of Indian Affairs

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General Info

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Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

561492 - Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22313, USA

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PostedNov 26

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Response DeadlineDec 3

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12/03/2025, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Contacts2 people available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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Michelle Ellis

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Andrew Spinazzola

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Full Description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office intends to issue two firm-fixed price BPA calls under multiple award BPA numbers 1333BJ23A01150002 to Neal R. Gross & Co. Inc. in the amount of $95,000.00 and 1333BJ23A01150004 to Jamison Professional Services, Inc. in the amount of $95,000.00 for Court Reporting Services for the USPTO HQ in Alexandria, VA and regional offices throughout the United States with a period of performance of approximately December 15, 2025 - December 16, 2026.

This notice is not a request for proposal and a solicitation will not be issued. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated court reporting services can provide supporting documents demonstrating their capabilities. Responses received may be used for future acquisitions. Information can be sent to the Contract Specialist: Michelle Ellis. No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.