Mike Spatuzzi

Mike Spatuzzi serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize intellectual property systems through strategic acquisition of professional, technical, and business support services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on digital transformation initiatives, including the development and maintenance of patent examination platforms, data security infrastructure, and public-facing IP search tools. His acquisitions span consulting, IT services, and operational support, ensuring the USPTO’s technological capabilities remain robust, scalable, and aligned with evolving innovation policy goals. Spatuzzi maintains established working relationships with specialized contractors such as IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, which provide niche expertise in intellectual property analytics, data processing, and technical support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-complexity, mission-critical solutions under strict compliance and security standards. He routinely engages contractors with deep domain knowledge in patent law workflows and digital record management systems. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with equal portions of awards directed toward 8(a) competed set-asides and no set-aside procurements, and a significant 20% allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures competitive opportunity for small businesses while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent technical needs. Spatuzzi’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (other professional, scientific, and technical services), 541519 (other computer-related services), and 561499 (other business support services), reflecting his emphasis on innovation-driven consulting, software development, and administrative support for IP operations. He consistently acquires services related to digital examination automation, metadata management, and customer service platforms that enhance public access to patent and trademark databases.