Stacy A. Duncan

Stacy A. Duncan serves as a Contract Specialist within the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), part of the Department of Commerce, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the modernization of the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on digital examination systems, cybersecurity, and public-facing technology platforms essential to patent and trademark operations. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with USPTO’s strategic goals of innovation, data integrity, and operational efficiency. Duncan routinely handles complex service-based contracts requiring technical expertise in software development, systems integration, and IT modernization. Duncan maintains established relationships with key contractors including IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, both of which provide specialized technical services supporting USPTO’s digital transformation initiatives. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and mission-critical solutions. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and ensure contractor accountability throughout the lifecycle of each acquisition. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 32% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, fostering a competitive and inclusive vendor ecosystem aligned with federal socioeconomic objectives. Duncan’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting her expertise in acquiring software development, systems engineering, and IT support services. She also frequently procures architectural and IT wholesale services, underscoring her domain knowledge in enterprise technology infrastructure, data management systems, and user-centric digital platforms critical to USPTO’s public mission.