USPTO Data as an Enterprise Asset (DaaEA) Foundation Enablement

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking potential sources for a Data as an Enterprise Asset (DaaEA) Foundation Enablement contract. The purpose of this contract is to develop a USPTO Data Strategy, master data management program, and implementation roadmap. The USPTO relies on data-driven decision making to fulfill its mission of granting patents and registering trademarks. The contract aims to enable the USPTO to improve its operations by using data to review patent examiner and trademark examining attorney work products, improve patent and trademark examination activities, and manage its operations more effectively. The estimated value of the contract is over $19.2 million over a 12-month Base Period and four one-year Option Periods.

Interested potential sources are required to complete a questionnaire that includes providing corporate information, prior and current corporate experience, and capabilities, approaches, and feedback related to the objectives of the contract. The questionnaire must be submitted electronically by email to the designated contacts at the USPTO. The deadline for submitting responses is March 15, 2022.

This opportunity presents a significant contract for experienced data management support services to assist the USPTO in developing and implementing a comprehensive data strategy. It offers potential vendors the chance to contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of patent and trademark examination processes while complying with relevant data strategies and requirements.