Emalee Gawrelski

Emalee Gawrelski serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, supporting the agency’s mission to secure and modernize intellectual property systems through strategic acquisition planning. Though not a primary contracting officer, she plays a critical role in facilitating the execution of complex service-based procurements, particularly those involving legal, technical, and administrative support for patent and trademark operations. Her work centers on ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of specialized services that enhance examination efficiency, data integrity, and public access to IP records, aligning with USPTO’s broader digital transformation goals. She maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Reed Technology and Information Services LLC, Cardinal Intellectual Property Inc., CPA Global (Landon IP) Inc., FSC Edge Corp., and Global Patent Solutions, L.L.C. These partnerships primarily involve the procurement of patent analytics, document processing, legal support services, and IT-enabled workflow solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry specialists with deep domain expertise in intellectual property systems, indicating a reliance on proven contractors capable of delivering high-volume, precision-driven services under stringent compliance standards. Gawrelski’s contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 91.9% of awards issued under full and open competition. Small business set-asides—particularly for Total Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses—each account for 2.7% of her portfolio, reflecting a measured but intentional inclusion of socioeconomic programs without compromising operational requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), 541199 (All Other Legal Services), and 813920 (Professional Organizations), underscoring her involvement in procuring intellectual property legal support, professional association services, and related administrative infrastructure. She also engages with vendors in educational support and information services, indicating a technical domain expertise in IP data management, legal workflow automation, and digital public access platforms.