Marva Brown

Marva D. Brown serves as a Contracting Officer within the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), part of the Department of Commerce, where she oversees the acquisition of critical technology services to modernize the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on procuring advanced digital systems that support patent and trademark examination, data security, and public access platforms. Brown manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR Part 15, primarily utilizing competitive negotiated procedures to secure mission-critical IT solutions. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with USPTO’s strategic priorities of technological innovation, system modernization, and operational efficiency. Brown maintains consistent working relationships with a focused set of contractors, most notably IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, both of which provide specialized software development and systems integration services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in intellectual property technology environments. She engages these partners through multiple-award contracts and task order mechanisms to ensure responsive, scalable support for evolving digital examination systems and cybersecurity requirements. Her set-aside preferences reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions and 8.3% each allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While not heavily reliant on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, Brown actively promotes small business participation through targeted solicitations and clear evaluation criteria that favor technical capability and past performance. Brown’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), with additional emphasis on Custom Computer Programming Services and Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing. She specializes in acquiring enterprise software solutions, data management platforms, and integrated digital infrastructure to support USPTO’s mission of securing innovation through robust, scalable, and secure technological systems.