Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
BPA - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PATENT AND TRADEMARK PSC R498
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy · Sol. N0017424SN0030
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (Maryland) wants to set up Blanket Purchase Agreements, standing agreements, with small businesses that provide patent and trademark professional support. It is a small business set-aside, and individual orders will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The notice says the Government is currently pausing intake of new BPA vendors.
Watch out for
- Intake of new vendors paused. Indian Head has paused the rolling admissions process, so a new submission may not be reviewed until it reopens.
At this time, IHD is pausing the rolling admissions process for additional BPA vendors.
- Small orders only. Each order stays under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and you must still win each one in competition, so work is not guaranteed.
BPA Calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and Offerors will compete at the call level.
- Past performance is the deciding factor. New companies without three solid references may have a hard time getting a Master BPA.
Vendors who are found to have technical and past performance merit will be issued a Master BPA
- Conflicting dates in the notice. The notice gives earlier and updated award and deadline dates, and the deadline field differs from the text, so confirm current dates with the contact.
The Government intends to issue Master BPAs on a 6-month rotation through June 2029.
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Full brief
What they want
- Patent and trademark professional support services (PSC R498, NAICS 541199)
- Companies to hold Master BPAs and compete for orders (calls) later
- A cover sheet with company name, CAGE code and point of contact
- Documentation of capabilities and expertise
- A price list, if applicable
- At least three past performance references
- Contract type
- Blanket Purchase Agreement (Master BPA); calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Period of performance
- Master BPAs issued on a 6-month rotation through June 2029
- Place of performance
- Indian Head, MD, USA
- How they'll choose
- BPAs are awarded based on positive past performance; offerors then compete at the call level
- Offers due
- 2028-11-11T00:00:00-05:00 (response deadline field); the notice text gives 30 April for a June award and 31 October for a December award
- How to submit
- Email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil
What they'll judge offers on
- Customer Satisfaction
- Timeliness
- Technical Success
- Program Management
- Quality
What to include when you submit
- Include a cover sheet with official company name, CAGE code, and point of contact name, phone and email
- Include documentation of capabilities and expertise
- Return a completed price list, if applicable
- Provide at least three Past Performance References on the attached sheet (name, address, contract or order number, award amount, point of contact, phone, description)
- If you hold a GSA contract, include the contract number in your response
- Future inquiries go to IHD_BPA@us.navy.mil, not the individual contacts
You must have
- Small business set-aside (total)
This is a small business set-aside.
- Active account in PIEE (formerly WAWF) for invoices and receiving reports, or accept credit card payment
An active account in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE formerly WAWF)
- Active registration in SAM (System for Award Management)
An active account in System for Award Management (SAM https://www.sam.gov)
- At least three past performance references
Interested vendors should provide a minimum of three Past Performance References (attached).
Not in the notice text
- When the rolling admissions process will reopen
- Any professional qualifications required for patent and trademark work (not stated)
- Expected total order volume or value
- Contents of the attached past performance reference sheet and price list
- What the new automated BPA process will look like
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Key facts
- Response due
- Nov 11, 2028, 5:00 AM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- N0017424SN0030
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy
- Office
- NSWC Indian Head Division
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 541199
- Product/service code
- R498
- Business type
- Consulting & professional services
- Place of performance
- Indian Head, MD, 20640
- Contracting contact
- Rebecca Collinsrebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil
- Versions
- 5 (amended since first posted)
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland, is interested in establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with companies that provide standard commercial supplies and services at competitive prices in Classification: PSC/FSC Code R498, NAICS 541199, SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PATENT AND TRADEMARK BPA Calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and Offerors will compete at the call level. Interested companies must (have/include): Cover sheet with the official company name, cage code, and point of contact including name, phone number, and email address. Documentation addressing the capabilities and expertise. Complete and return a price list, if applicable. BPA's will be awarded on the basis of positive Past Performance. Interested vendors should provide a minimum of three Past Performance References (attached). The Past Performance references shall include name of the business/organization, address, and contract /order number, and award amount, point of contact, telephone number and description of the item. The Past Performance will be evaluated based upon Customer Satisfaction, Timeliness, Technical Success, Program Management, and Quality. The government reserves the right to use additional references if available. An active account in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE formerly WAWF) at https://pieef.eb.mil to enter invoices and receiving reports, or credit card as a method of payment. An active account in System for Award Management (SAM https://www.sam.gov) Important Notes: *This is a small business set-aside. If you possess a GSA contract, please note your GSA contract number in your response. *Vendors who are found to have technical and past performance merit will be issued a Master BPA to be able to bid on future requirements. *Price lists and catalog prices can be provided as they may help with direct award under the $10k threshold. UPATED 9/30/2024 The Government is updating the required submission deadlines and changing the award dates. The following is the new guidelines: The Government intends to issue Master BPAs on a 6-month rotation through June 2029. To be considered for a June award, Interested Vendors should provide documentation and references to my email, rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil, no later than 30 April. For a December award, interested vendors should provide documentation and references by email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 31 October. PREVIOUS DATES *The Government intends to issue Master BPAs on 6 month rotation through February 2029. To be considered for a February award, interested vendors should provide documentation and references by email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 31 December. For an August award, interested vendors should provide documentation and references by email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 30 June. *The Government reserves the right to consider past performance information available from other sources, including, but not limited to, information in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS https://www.ppirs.gov), and the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS). The Points of Contact for this request are: Rebecca Collins- rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil Brandi Sorzano – brandi.l.sorzano.civ@us.navy.mil TPOC/TAS – (Bryan Towers) – bryan.c.towers.civ@us.navy.mil **Attachments** All announcements should include 3 Past Performance Reference. (Sheet attached). ***AMENDMENT 0001*** At this time, IHD is pausing the rolling admissions process for additional BPA vendors. If your company submitted a package for evaluation, when the rolling admissions process is reopened, your company will be afforded an opportunity to submit a new package or resend your prior package for consideration. Our IHD team is exploring opportunities to automate the BPA interest and evaluation process. We look forward to sharing the new process enhancements with you in the future. Please do not contact the individuals listed below regarding the BPA status or process at this time. Our IHD_BPA@us.navy.mil inbox will be used for all future inquiries.
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