Teresa A. Kelley

Teresa A. Kelley serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize digital examination systems and secure intellectual property infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on technology services, cybersecurity, and operational support, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and USPTO’s strategic priorities in innovation and public access. Her work spans the full lifecycle of contract solicitation, evaluation, and award, with an emphasis on mission-critical systems that enhance patent and trademark processing efficiency. Kelley maintains consistent relationships with specialized contractors including IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, primarily engaging firms with expertise in computer systems integration, security services, and facilities support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in intellectual property technology domains, while also fostering competitive environments that encourage innovation and reliability. She routinely collaborates with vendors capable of delivering secure, scalable solutions for high-volume data management and digital examination platforms. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with the majority of awards issued under open competition (66.1%), while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation. Approximately 30% of her awards are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a) competed contracts and Total Small Business Set-Asides, with additional support for Women-Owned and HUBZone firms. This balanced approach ensures socioeconomic goals are met without compromising technical performance or mission readiness. Kelley’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services, Security Systems Services, and Computer Facilities Management Services, reflecting her specialization in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital operations support. She procures services related to system maintenance, data security, cloud-enabled platforms, and user support for patent and trademark databases, demonstrating deep technical alignment with the USPTO’s evolving digital transformation agenda.