PTAG Intent to Sole Source Tango On-the-Spot Award Cards

Special NoticeActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in ALEXANDRIA, VA
  • Industry: All Other General Merchandise Retailers

Contract Details

Notice ID
ACQ-27-0160
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
Posted Date
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314
Status
Active

Description

PTAG Intent to Sole Source Tango On-the-Spot Award Cards (ACQ-27-0160) PTAG Part 6.1.1 Synopsis Intent to Sole Source The USPTO is conducting this procurement using its unique procurement authority under the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A) and the implementing guidelines of the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG). https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-24316. Specifically, the USPTO is using the Alternative Competition Method. When using its unique procurement authority, the USPTO is exempted from a large number of procurement statutes and various FAR parts. As an integral part of The Employee On-The-Spot Award program (EOTSAP), The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), /Office of Human Resources (OCAO/OHR), intends to award on

Why This Opportunity Matters

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for all other general merchandise retailers in ALEXANDRIA, VA.