Expert Services
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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), Office of General Counsel (OGC), intends to award a sole source follow-on Purchase Order for Expert Services to Expert Holdings LLC (Dr. Bruce R. Isaacson). This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Questions must be submitted by March 25, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The USPTO requires continued expert services to support cases filed under 15 U.S.C. § 1071 (b). Dr. Isaacson is currently a retained expert in an ongoing matter and has already submitted an expert report, necessitating the continuation of his services.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Follow-on Purchase Order
- Contractor: Expert Holdings LLC (Dr. Bruce R. Isaacson)
- Duration: Base year + four option years
- Anticipated Award Date: June 13, 2026
- NAICS Code: 541199 – All Other Legal Services
- Product Service Code: R424 - Expert Witness
- Agency: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of General Counsel (OGC)
- Place of Performance: Alexandria, VA
Justification & Competition
The USPTO has determined that Dr. Isaacson is the only known, qualified source for this requirement. For this procurement, the USPTO is exempt from the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) as it is being procured using the Alternative Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A).
Response & Deadlines
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation will be issued to the public. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to the primary or alternate point of contact no later than Wednesday, March 25, 2026 EDST.
Points of Contact:
- Primary: Jennifer.Springer@uspto.gov
- Alternate: Emalee.Gawrelski@uspto.gov