V'Anne Tugbang

V. Anne Tugbang serves as a Contracting Officer at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under the Department of Commerce, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical services that support the modernization of the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on digital systems modernization, cybersecurity, data management, and public-facing technological platforms essential to patent and trademark examination. Her acquisitions are aligned with USPTO’s strategic priorities to enhance operational efficiency, secure sensitive IP data, and improve public access to patent and trademark resources through scalable, compliant, and innovative solutions. Tugbang maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors such as IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, primarily engaging firms with specialized expertise in intellectual property analytics, software development, and technical consulting. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in complex, mission-critical environments, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based contracts to ensure flexibility and accountability. Her set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 90.5% of awards issued under full and open competition, while maintaining a steady 9.5% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach that prioritizes technical merit and mission readiness while still supporting small business participation without compromising acquisition efficiency. Tugbang’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 519190 (Other Information Services), reflecting her leadership in acquiring data analytics, digital content management, and intellectual property database services. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541611 (Management Consulting Services), demonstrating deep expertise in technology-enabled administrative support and systems integration for federal IP operations.