USPTO Patent Reclassification Services

The USPTO is soliciting expert-level reclassification services for patent documents under the Cooperative Patent Classification system to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of patent examination, granting, and dissemination processes. This effort supports the agency’s core mission by ensuring patent records are properly categorized according to the latest technical standards, facilitating improved search capabilities for examiners and the public. The contract opportunity, identified as ACQ-26-0993, is open for responses until July 7, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541990 for other professional, scientific, and technical services. The work is to be performed primarily at the USPTO’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, with all deliverables aligned to meet strict quality benchmarks for expert-level CPC reclassification. The solicitation is issued as a sources sought notice under the Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, with Jennifer Hudson as the primary contracting officer and Christina Cassan serving as the contract specialist. Interested parties must review the attached RFI instructions and Performance Work Statement for detailed requirements, including technical specifications, deliverables, and evaluation criteria. The opportunity is not set aside for any small business or alternative category and is open to all qualified vendors capable of delivering expert-level reclassification services within the specified timeframe. All inquiries and submissions must be directed through the designated points of contact and according to the official USPTO procurement procedures outlined in the solicitation materials.