R -- Expert Advice & Assistance

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has a requirement for expert advice and assistance in support of the Office of the Commissioner for Patents. The expert advice and assistance will focus on rule package changes, quality improvements and related areas. The USPTO is soliciting quotes in accordance with its Patent and Trademark Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG), following simplified acquisition procedures similar to those set forth at FAR 13.5 for acquisitions of commercial items not in excess of $10 Million. The PTAG may be seen at http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/comp/proc/ptagfdrg.pdf.The anticipated requirement is for up to an estimated 1,000 labor hours with an option for up to an additional 1,000 labor hours. This acquisition will be set aside 100% for small businesses. The NAICS code is 541611 and the associated small business size standard is $6M. An RFQ will be made available electronically on the following USPTO website on or about January 20, 2006: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/comp/proc/currproj.htm It will be the responsibility of the offeror to check this website for the solicitation and any amendments as all further communication will take place via this USPTO website. No further updates will be made on the FedBizOpps website.