PTAG Sources Sought: USPTO is Seeking a comprehensive nationwide furniture contractor/ distributor with interior design services.
ID: ACQ-26-0127Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICEDEPT OF COMMERCE PTOALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

NAICS

Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing (337214)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- FURNITURE (N071)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/73c5ff739d14421ab693a30ea0e1fcec/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking qualified nationwide furniture contractors and distributors to provide comprehensive furniture procurement, installation, and interior design services. The primary objective is to procure high-quality commercial office furniture that meets the operational and ergonomic needs of the USPTO, while also offering additional services such as space planning and relocation support. This initiative is crucial for maintaining efficient operations at the USPTO Campus in Alexandria, VA, as well as its regional offices in Dallas, San Jose, and Detroit. Interested contractors must submit their responses by October 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, including a capability statement and confirmation of their ability to supply furniture from specified manufacturers. For further inquiries, contact Christopher Ward or Roy Pitman via email.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Ward
    Christopher.Ward@uspto.gov
    Roy Pitman
    Roy.Pitman@uspto.gov
    Files
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    USPTO Furniture BPA Sources Sought RFI-final1.pdf
    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for market research to identify comprehensive nationwide furniture distributors offering interior design services. The USPTO intends to use an Alternative Competition Method under PTAG guidelines, qualifying small businesses most likely to meet its needs. The RFI seeks to understand commercial sources' capabilities in furniture procurement, installation, space planning, interior design, and relocation services, ensuring compliance with government regulations. The project requires the vendor to supply furniture from specific manufacturers, including Allsteel, Knoll, and Humanscale. Services will support the USPTO Campus in Alexandria, VA, and regional offices in Dallas, San Jose, and Detroit. The anticipated contract is a FAR 13 BPA with a base year and four option years, starting around December 1, 2025. Responses are due by October 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, and should include a capability statement, business details, SAM.gov UEI, GSA schedule number, confirmation of furniture brand distribution, and past performance examples.
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