Jonathan E. Bettis

Jonathan Bettis serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office within the Department of Commerce, where he manages the acquisition of critical technology and information services that support the modernization of the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. His portfolio focuses on procuring digital examination systems, cybersecurity solutions, data processing platforms, and public-facing web services essential to patent and trademark operations. Bettis ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the USPTO’s mission to enhance efficiency, security, and accessibility in intellectual property services through strategic sourcing and risk-managed contracting. Bettis maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, primarily engaging firms with specialized expertise in software development, data infrastructure, and intellectual property analytics. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. He consistently prioritizes vendors with proven experience in federal IT environments and a demonstrated capacity to meet stringent compliance and service-level requirements. His contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with approximately 70.6% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, awarding roughly 23.5% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 5.9% through 8(a) competed programs, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Bettis regularly engages certified small businesses while maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified large and mid-tier vendors. His primary NAICS focus areas include 518210 (computing infrastructure and data processing services), 519130 (other information services), and 511210 (software publishers), reflecting his specialization in digital transformation, cloud-based systems, and intellectual property data management. He frequently procures custom software development, hosted examination platforms, and secure data storage solutions that underpin the USPTO’s technological modernization initiatives.