Sylvia G Van Dyke

Sylvia G. Van Dyke serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under the Department of Commerce, where she manages the acquisition of critical technology and administrative services essential to modernizing the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. Her portfolio focuses on securing digital examination systems, cybersecurity enhancements, and public-facing platforms that support patent and trademark processing. She executes full lifecycle procurements under FAR Part 15, leveraging competitive solicitation strategies to ensure mission-critical capabilities are delivered with accountability and efficiency. Her work directly supports USPTO’s strategic goals of innovation, data integrity, and operational modernization. Van Dyke maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, both of which provide specialized technical and engineering services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in IT modernization and systems integration, though she also engages niche providers for niche technical requirements. Her contractor engagements are characterized by rigorous performance monitoring and compliance with federal acquisition standards, ensuring alignment with USPTO’s technical and operational objectives. Her set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 94.4% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation remains a secondary priority, she consistently awards approximately 5.6% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but compliant approach to socioeconomic goals. Van Dyke’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity also in 721110 (Hotels and Motels) for travel and lodging support tied to examiner mobility and training. She routinely acquires cloud-based solutions, software development, systems integration, and administrative consulting services, showcasing deep expertise in IT modernization, digital infrastructure, and mission-enabling administrative support within a federal intellectual property context.