Subscription Service for InnovationQ+ with IP.com
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued an Award Notice for a non-competitive contract to IP.com I, LLC for a Subscription Service for InnovationQ+. This procurement follows market research indicating IP.com I, LLC as the sole qualified source, utilizing the Alternate Competition Method due to USPTO's exemption from the Competition in Contracting Act.
Scope of Work
This contract provides the USPTO with essential subscription access to IP.com's InnovationQ+ service. The service falls under the Product Service Code DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract) and NAICS Code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Non-competitive Award Notice
- Contractor: IP.com I, LLC
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031, with an option for a 6-month extension.
- Anticipated Award Date: Week of February 23, 2026 (as per document summary, though the overall notice type is 'Award Notice').
- Set-Aside: None (non-competitive procurement)
- Place of Performance: Alexandria, VA.
Justification for Non-Competition
Market research conducted by the USPTO from September 2025 through November 2025 concluded that IP.com I, LLC is the only known qualified source for this requirement. The procurement is conducted under the Alternate Competition Method, citing the USPTO's exemption from the Competition in Contracting Act, in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A).
Additional Notes
This notice explicitly states that it was not a request for competitive proposals.
Contact Information
- Primary: Robert Garske (robert.garske@uspto.gov)
- Secondary: Andrew Spinazzola (andrew.spinazzola@uspto.gov)