Enterprise Cloud Modernization (ECM) Sole Source Justification

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) intends to award a sole source contract to General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) for Enterprise Cloud Modernization (ECM) cloud usage and professional services. This decision is justified under 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(4)(A) of the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act, which allows the USPTO to bypass certain competition requirements. The contract, with an estimated value and a one-year base period plus one one-year option, aims to support the USPTO's initiative to transition from a hybrid cloud strategy to a cloud-first strategy by migrating seven petabytes of data by June 30, 2027. GDIT was chosen due to its established relationship with USPTO, its deep familiarity with USPTO's systems and stakeholders, and its proven track record in securely migrating over 50% of USPTO's systems to the cloud. A transition to a new vendor would introduce significant operational, technical, and schedule risks, jeopardizing the agency's ability to meet its migration deadline. This sole source award is expected to generate significant cost savings through the retirement of legacy infrastructure, reduced operational workloads, and improved resource utilization. The USPTO plans to initiate market research in FY 2027 for a follow-on ECM contract.