America 250 State Fair
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract for the design of a festival-scale "House of Innovation" at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The USPTO intends to award this contract to Vu Technologies (UEI: P9RNSHN32KC4). This notice is for information only. The estimated base period of performance is from May 13, 2026, to July 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for designing a festival-scale "House of Innovation" exhibit. This exhibit will be located at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Contract (Notice of Intent)
- Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Intended Contractor: Vu Technologies (UEI: P9RNSHN32KC4)
- NAICS: 512110
- Period of Performance: May 13, 2026 - July 12, 2026 (estimated base period)
- Place of Performance: Washington, D.C. (National Mall)
- Published Date: April 9, 2026
- Response Date: April 13, 2026 (for interested parties to challenge the sole-source justification)
Procurement Method & Justification
This requirement will be procured using the Alternative Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and under the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act, 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A). The USPTO is exempt from the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) for this procurement. Vu Technologies is deemed uniquely qualified due to their direct prior involvement in developing and implementing proprietary exhibit components for the existing exhibit infrastructure in Alexandria, VA.
Points of Contact
- Primary POC: Yen Nguyen, Contract Specialist (yen.nguyen1@uspto.gov)
- Alternate POC: Emalee Gawrelski, Contracting Officer (emalee.gawrelski@uspto.gov)