Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0922
Patent Legal Services Solicitation for USDA ARS Office of Technology Transfer
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0922
NAICS
541110, 541199
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Office of Technology Transfer, is seeking patent legal services for foreign patent filings and prosecution. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Office of Technology Transfer - Services Requested: - Patent legal support for foreign patent filings, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications, and Plant Breeders Rights - Preparation, filing, prosecution coordination, docket maintenance, and related patent legal services - Estimated 1080 hours annually for base and each of four option years (total potential: 5,400 hours) - Firm-fixed price contract with monthly invoicing in arrears - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with all applicable laws, including federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies - Timely deliverables to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - Technical capability and past performance evaluation required - No specific OEMs or hardware products are involved; procurement is solely for legal services - Contract structure includes one base year and four one-year option periods
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0922 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Patent Legal Services.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541110. The small business size standard is $15.5M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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