D -- Software Upgrade, License upgrade, and Maintenance for Prime Recognition

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office intends to procure Prime Recognition software upgrades and license upgrades. This non-competitive action will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.301-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Prime Recognition, San Carlos, CA is the developer and only known source that can provide the proprietary software and upgrades to existing software licenses. At this time the USPTO is procuring 2 OCR Multiple Processor Option upgrades, as well as upgrading 2 existing PrimeOCR licenses, and 12 months of maintenance for these products. A firm fixed price purchase order will be awarded utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. The software and upgrades will be delivered within 30 days to the Patent and Trademark Office, FOB destination. The maintenance of the software products procured herein will be effective for a twelve-month period upon acceptance of the delivered software. This is NOT a formal solicitation. The point of contact for information regarding this synopsis is Mr. Brendon Johnson (703) 305-8146. See Note 22.