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Statement of Work (SOW) Frederick Ward.pdf | Mar 9, 2026 |
Intent to Sole Source: Arbitrator Services
Contact and place of performance
Joy Pitts
Alexandria, VA 22314
USA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Notice Number/Title: USPTO- ACQ-26-0859- Arbitrator Services NAICS: 541199 PSC: R499 The Office of General Law (OGL) provides general litigation and advisory services on matters concerning the administration and management of the USPTO. For this procurement, the USPTO is exempt from the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) as the subject requirement is being procured using the Alterna...
View moreFor this instance, Mr. Ward is the only known qualified source since he has already been agreed to by all parties. Accordingly, for reasons of continuity, efficiency, and fairness to the parties, it is essential that this arbitrator be retained to complete his services. Substitution at this stage would not only risk inconsistency and duplication of effort, but would also undermine the integrity of the process. It is the best interest of the Government and consistent with USPTO’s statutory authority to proceed with this arbitrator through the conclusion of this case. Moreover, FAR 6.302-3(b)(3)(ii) specifically allows for the use of other than full and open competition to procure, “A neutral person, e.g., mediators or arbitrators, to facilitate the resolution of issues in an alternative dispute resolution process.”
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals nor will a solicitation be issued to the public. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to the following point of contact or alternate point of contact no later than 5:00pm EDT on March 19, 2026. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Points of Contact: Joy Pitts, Contracting Officer, [email protected]
Alternate Point of Contact: Emalee Gawrelski, Contracting Officer, [email protected]
The Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued this special notice of intent to award a sole-source purchase order for arbitrator services to Frederick Ward Associates, Incorporated. These services support the Office of General Law in matters regarding the administration and management of the USPTO. Under the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act, the agency is utilizing the Alternative Competition Method for this procurement. Frederick Ward is identified as the sole qualified source because all involved parties have already agreed to his selection, and his retention is intended to ensure continuity, efficiency, and fairness throughout the conclusion of the case.
The anticipated award involves a period of performance starting upon issuance for approximately twelve months, followed by four twelve-month option periods. Performance will take place in Alexandria, Virginia, with an expected award date no later than April 23, 2026. This requirement falls under NAICS code 541199 for All Other Legal Services and PSC R499 for Support- Professional: Other.
Solicitation number ACQ-26-0859 is managed by Contracting Officer Joy Pitts. The notice includes one attachment, a Statement of Work (SOW) Frederick Ward.pdf, posted on March 9, 2026. Interested parties must submit any written inquiries regarding this notice by the response deadline of 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 19, 2026.
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