USPTO PTAG 6.1.4 Synopsis - Intent to Sole Source

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has a requirement for Patent Piggyback Envelopes utilizing North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code 322230 for the anticipated base year period of performance September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026. The anticipated award date is on or before August 1, 2025.

In accordance with Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG), the USPTO concluded market research in April 2025 and the results indicated a very limited number of vendors are most likely to successfully meet the agency’s need. Additionally, USPTO intends to solicit, negotiate and award a non-competitive, firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order to include a one-year base and two (2) one-year options.

The USPTO intends to award the Patent Piggyback Envelopes requirement to TSRC, Inc., a woman owned small business, in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (PTOEA), 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A). Any other vendor that is part of the woman owned small business program may contact the Contracting Officer to express interest in competing for the requirement within the synopsis period. When contacting the Contracting Officer, vendors must submit a capability statement that does not exceed 1 page in length that shows their ability to perform the requirement as described in Part 6.1.4 of the PTAG https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-24316.

Based on its PTOEA authority, the solicitation will only be issued to TSRC Inc., a qualified woman owned small business. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to the listed point of contact or alternate point of contact.

This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals.