Eileen S. McGlinn

Eileen S. McGlinn serves as a Contracting Officer at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to modernize digital examination systems and secure intellectual property infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning information technology, professional services, and public-facing digital platforms, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with USPTO’s strategic goals of innovation and accessibility. Her work directly supports the agency’s efforts to enhance patent and trademark examination efficiency through technology-driven solutions. McGlinn maintains a focused partnership with IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, among other specialized vendors, reflecting her emphasis on niche technical expertise in intellectual property systems and data management. Her contracting patterns favor collaborative, performance-based engagements with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable software solutions and analytical services tailored to patent and trademark workflows. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement and a preference for contractors with proven experience in federal IP environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, McGlinn consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards reserved for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor diversity, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining high standards for technical capability and mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers), 541810 (Advertising Agencies), 541990 (Other Professional Services), 611310 (Professional Schools), and 491110 (Postal Service), indicating a broad yet targeted procurement profile that supports both technological modernization and public outreach initiatives. She routinely procures software development, data analytics, training services, and communication solutions critical to sustaining USPTO’s digital transformation and public engagement objectives.