Janet J Carlson

Janet J. Carlson serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), overseeing the full lifecycle of acquisition activities critical to modernizing the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. In her leadership role, she manages complex procurements for digital examination systems, cybersecurity enhancements, and public-facing IP databases, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency strategic priorities. She guides a team of contract specialists in developing solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, and administering performance-based contracts that support USPTO’s mission to advance innovation through secure, scalable, and accessible technological platforms. Carlson maintains consistent procurement relationships with specialized technology vendors, notably IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, who provide advanced data analytics, patent search tools, and hardware integration services. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in intellectual property systems and government IT environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and technical reliability. These vendor collaborations are strategically aligned with USPTO’s need for secure, high-performance solutions that support examiner productivity and public transparency. Her contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued under no set-aside authorities, reflecting a focus on technical merit and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she consistently allocates 14.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but active commitment to small business participation without compromising acquisition integrity or system performance requirements. While NAICS data is not currently available, her portfolio centers on information technology services, software development, and systems integration for federal intellectual property operations. She procures advanced digital tools for patent and trademark examination, data analytics platforms, and secure cloud-based infrastructure, requiring deep technical understanding of IP workflows, cybersecurity standards, and user-centered design principles in public-facing government systems.