PSC R498: Support – Professional: Patent and Trademark
R498 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for support – professional: patent and trademark, in the professional services group. Here are the contracts open under it now, the NAICS codes it pairs with, and who buys and wins this work.
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Spending, FY2026
- $83.2 million
- Share to small businesses
- 22%
Open contracts with PSC R498, due soonest
- Kahn Dynamometer Technical Data and License Rights
Due in 12 daysOct 22, 2026
- BPA - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PATENT AND TRADEMARK PSC R498
✦ Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (Maryland) wants to set up Blanket Purchase Agreements, standing agreements, with small businesses that provide patent and trademark…
Due in 763 daysNov 11, 2028
Where R498 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group R: Support SVCS (Prof, Admin, MGMT)
- Group R4: Professional Services
- Code R498: Support – Professional: Patent and Trademark
NAICS codes used with PSC R498
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with R498 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $133.4 million |
| 541110 | Offices of Lawyers | $9.6 million |
| 611430 | Professional and Management Development Training | $9.4 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $3.5 million |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $2.9 million |
| 541890 | Other Services Related to Advertising | $2.1 million |
| 541199 | All Other Legal Services | On 2 open |
Who buys under PSC R498
Agencies with the most contract dollars under R498 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| U.S. Patent and Trademark Office | $143.9 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $9 million |
| Department of the Navy | $3.7 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $3.6 million |
| National Park Service | $2.1 million |
| Department of the Army | $1.2 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $954,267 |
| National Science Foundation | $642,992 |
Federal spending under PSC R498 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $29.4 million |
| FY2025 | $53.6 million |
| FY2026 | $83.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC R498 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Cpa Global (Landon Ip) Inc | $49.1 million |
| Cardinal Government Services, Inc. | $31.4 million |
| Serco Inc | $29.8 million |
| Global Patent Solutions, L.L.C. | $17 million |
| Parker Tide LLC | $9.4 million |
| Ballard Spahr LLP | $9 million |
| Asrc Federal Business Innovation LLC | $5.3 million |
| The Boeing Company | $3.5 million |
| Asrc Federal Cyber, LLC | $2.9 million |
| Grand Teton Lodge Co | $2.1 million |
Related PSC codes
- R401 Support – Professional: Personal Care (Non – Medical)
- R402 Support – Professional: Real Estate Brokerage
- R403 Real Estate Brokerage Services
- R404 Support – Professional: Land Surveys – Cadastral (Non – Construction)
- R405 Support – Professional: Operations Research/Quantitative Analysis
- R406 Support – Professional: Policy Review/Development
- R407 Program Evaluation Services
- R408 Support – Professional: Program Management/Support
- R409 Program Review/Development Services
- R410 Support – Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC R498?
R498 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for support – professional: patent and trademark, under R (Support SVCS (Prof, Admin, MGMT)) and R4 (Professional Services). Agencies put a PSC on every contract to record what they bought.
What is the difference between a PSC and a NAICS code?
A PSC describes what the government is buying. A NAICS code describes the industry of the business doing the work, and it sets the SBA size standard for small business set-asides. Every contract notice has both.
Which NAICS code goes with PSC R498?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC R498 go with NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), according to USAspending.gov. The contracting officer picks the NAICS code for each solicitation, so check the notice.
How do I find contracts that use PSC R498?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 2 open notices use PSC R498 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.