Patent Support Services BPA

SOL #: N0016726Q1035Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NSWC CARDEROCK

BETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, United States

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD

NAICS

All Other Legal Services (541199)

PSC

Patent And Trademark Services (R498)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d75eaf06067549b4b19dcab4d372e1d6/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 19, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to establish a multi-award five (5) year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Patent Support Services for all NAVSEA Warfare Centers. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM EST on February 16, 2026.

Scope of Work

The required services include:

Performing "Related Art Search Reports," which involve searching and analyzing patents, patent application publications, and non-patent information relevant to an invention disclosure.
Drafting patent applications, including necessary drawings, based on decisions made by designated Patent Counsel.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Multi-award five (5) year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
Anticipated Value: Total value of all BPA calls may not exceed $9,000,000.00. Individual BPA calls will be limited to $350,000.00.
Pricing: Anticipated contract type is firm-fixed-price.
Period of Performance: April 30, 2026, to April 29, 2031.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Response Due: February 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Published Date: January 29, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Requirements: Responses must include Company Letterhead, Pricing, CAGE Code, FOB Destination, Point of Contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), Business Size, and a maximum of three (3) pages detailing Technical Capabilities.
Evaluation Basis: Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
Technical Capability: Will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable, with "Acceptable" being a mandatory requirement for award.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

This procurement is exclusively set-aside for small businesses.
NAICS Code: 541199 (All Other Legal Services).
Small Business Standard: $20.5 Million.
PSC Code: R498 (Patent And Trademark Services).

Points of Contact

Primary POC: Arnel Ngo, arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil, (757) 478-2013.
Alternate POC: Tracy L McDonough, tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil, (757) 288-6854.