Services to Docket and Pay Annuities for Patents

2026-11-03

The Office of Technology Transfer ( OTT ), USDA , ARS requires services to docket , track , and report quarterly on the status of foreign patents including the payment of annuities , taxes and maintenance fees to maintain existing patents in force . Currently , there are approximately 800 Patent Cooperation Treaty ( PCT ) applications / International Patents for which annuities , taxes , and maintenance fees may become due and payable . This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12 . This announcement constitutes the only solicitation ; offers are being requested , and a separate written solicitation will not be issued . Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0092 is issued as a Request for Quotation ( RFQ ) for Virtual Services to Docket & Pay Annuities for United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) Agricultural Research Service ( ARS ), Office of Technology Transfer ( OTT ). This acquisition is not set - aside for small business concerns . This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference . The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www . acquisition . gov . The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990 The small business size standard is $ 19 . 50 This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement . All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency . See “ Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions ” for applicable clauses , instructions , and evaluation criteria . The solicitation has been amended on 1 / 29 / 2026 at 10 : 27 am . The Purpose of This Amendment is to : Provide Responses to Received Vendor ' s Questions ; See Attachments 5 and 6Extend the Solicitation Closing Date to Except Offers To ; 02 / 06 / 2026 @ 1000 EST ., See Attachment 2Update the Period of Performance ( PoP ) To ; 02 / 11 / 2026 - 02 / 11 / 2027 , See Attachment 1Extend the Period for Contractor ' s Questions to be Received To ; 02 / 04 / 2026 , See Attachment 1Add Past Performance Questionnaire ; See Attachments 1 , 3 , and 4Updated and New Documents are Attached and Labeled as : Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and ConditionsAttachment 2 - Part 12 Combined Synopsis SolicitationAttachment 3 - SOW ( Statement of Work ) Attachment 4 - Past Performance QuestionnaireAttachment 5 - Vendors ' Questions - Attachment 6 - Due Date List Report Annuities ( Excel Spreadsheet Converted to PDF , May request a Copy of Excel Spreadsheet Version )

Maryland

2026-05-02