PTAG RFI: USPTO Seeking Emergency Management Specialists/Continuity of Operations (COOP) Support Services
Contact and place of performance
Roy Pitman
VA 22314
USA
5/4/26/- AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 1) Attached are the answers to the question received by respondents by 4/29/26 2) The Deadline for Responses has been changed to Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. ********************************************************* THIS IS A PTAG SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This PTAG 6.1.1 Sources Sought (request for information) Notice (RFI) is strictly for...
View morePurpose of this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
The purpose of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Request for Information (RFI) is to educate USPTO about the capabilities and offerings of commercial sources to offer:
The responses to this RFI should provide USPTO management with an understanding of each firms experience and the range of services provided. This will allow USPTO management to conduct thorough market research, identify suitable providers, and make informed decisions.
Please review the attached Abridged Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more detailed information about this requirement.
HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
All interested contractors should provide the following information in their response via e-mail to the contacts listed below:
QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this RFI are due no later than Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET and are to be submitted via eBUY and/or email to [email protected] and [email protected]
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
DEADLINE:
Responses are due no later than Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET and are to be submitted via eBUY and/or email to [email protected] and [email protected]
Disclaimer: This PTAG Sources Sought Request For Information (RFI) notice is issued solely for Market Research information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled in accordance with procurement integrity requirements. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued this Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number ACQ-26-0982 to identify qualified commercial sources for Emergency Management Specialists and Continuity of Operations (COOP) support services. The agency requires a team of subject matter experts and one project manager to update the USPTO COOP Plan and Program, ensuring full compliance with the updated 2024 Federal Continuity Directives. This market research effort is conducted in accordance with Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act. The government intends to use the results of this notice to determine which contractors are most likely to successfully meet the requirements for participation in a potential alternative competition.
Classified under NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and PSC R499 (Support- Professional: Other), this opportunity is located in Virginia. The USPTO seeks to understand the capabilities, experience, and service ranges of interested firms, specifically regarding their ability to transition the agency’s continuity programs from their current state to the updated federal standards. Three attachments are associated with this notice: an abbreviated Performance Work Statement, the original RFI document, and a question-and-answer summary.
Responses to this RFI are due by May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Interested parties must provide firm identifiers, relevant certifications, and a tailored capability statement that addresses organizational and staff expertise, as well as any anticipated subcontracting or teaming arrangements. Submissions should also include past performance details for similar services provided to civilian or government agencies. Roy Pitman is the primary point of contact for this notice.
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