Enforcement Program Professional Support Services
ID: ACQ-24-0187Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

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Professional Organizations (813920)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/301b369ef3924cfb8665d34df1110200/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is seeking professional support services for its Enforcement Program, with a focus on engaging State Attorneys General in intellectual property (IP) enforcement efforts. The procurement aims to leverage the specialized expertise of State Attorneys General to enhance training and collaboration on both domestic and international IP enforcement issues, addressing challenges such as counterfeiting and consumer fraud. This initiative is crucial for strengthening IP rights enforcement and consumer protection in a global economy, and the USPTO intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price Purchase Order with the Attorney General Alliance (AGA), with an anticipated award date of October 14, 2024. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Jennifer Springer or Emalee Gawrelski via email by September 11, 2024, as this opportunity is not open for competitive proposals.

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    Jennifer Springer
    Jennifer.Springer@uspto.gov
    Emalee Gawrelski
    Emalee.Gawrelski@uspto.gov
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