PTAG RFI: USPTO Seeking Emergency Management Specialists/Continuity of Operations (COOP) Support Services

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is issuing a PTAG 6.1.1 Sources‑Sought notice (RFI ACQ‑26‑0982) to identify contractors capable of providing four Emergency Management Specialists and one supervisor to support the Security and Emergency Management Division. The effort will assess the USPTO’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) program, perform a gap analysis, validate and prioritize Mission Essential Functions, conduct Business Process/Impact Analyses, update the COOP plan to align with the latest Federal Continuity Directives, and develop a comprehensive Training, Testing, and Exercise (TT E) program with after‑action reporting. Contractors must deliver a Quality Control Plan, recruitment/retention strategy, and ensure staff receive USPTO‑specific initial and recurring training; they will also be required to produce periodic deliverables, ad‑hoc reports, and a final documentation package. Responses are to be submitted by email and must include the firm’s name, address, SAM UEI, point‑of‑contact information, FSS Schedule contract number (if any), relevant certifications, and a tailored capability statement supporting the required expertise. The solicitation will be conducted under the Alternative Competition Method per PTAG guidelines, and only firms deemed most likely to meet the requirements will be invited to compete. The work falls under NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and PSC R499 – Support—Professional: Other.

Notice ID

4de2e942d1554a8aba308a2bd79abdd7

Solicitation Number

ACQ-26-0982

NAICS Code

541990

Classification Code

R499