USPTO PTAG Part 6.1.1 Synopsis – Intent to Sole Source RVET OPERATING LLC DBA RecruitMilitary
ID: ACQ-25-0672Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES (X1AB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f6c17db97534bfa95c01ff0ab5172b2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) intends to enter into a sole source contract with RVET OPERATING LLC, known as RecruitMilitary, to enhance its outreach to military veterans and their families in compliance with Executive Orders 13518 and 14100. The USPTO requires access to platforms that connect with veteran candidates through military transition programs, veteran-specific job boards, and career fairs, as part of its commitment to improving employment opportunities for veterans. This initiative is critical for fulfilling the agency's recruitment goals and ensuring compliance with federal employment directives, given that RecruitMilitary is uniquely positioned as the sole contractor for veteran hiring events in coordination with the U.S. Army and Department of Labor. The contract will have a one-year base period with four optional renewal years, and interested parties may direct inquiries to Kendall Jones at kendall.jones1@uspto.gov by 9:00 AM EST on January 17, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kendall Jones
    kendall.jones1@uspto.gov
    Christopher Ward
    Christopher.Ward@uspto.gov
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    PTAG 611 RecruitMilitary intent to sole source kj.docx
    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) intends to enter into a sole source contract with RVET OPERATING LLC, known as RecruitMilitary, to enhance its outreach to military veterans and their families in compliance with Executive Orders 13518 and 14100. This partnership aims to access veterans through military transition programs, targeted job boards, and career fairs, given that RecruitMilitary is uniquely positioned as the sole contractor for veteran hiring events in coordination with the U.S. Army and Department of Labor. Following market research confirming the lack of alternative service providers, the USPTO plans to secure a contract for a base period of one year, with four optional renewal years. The inquiry is not an invitation for competitive proposals and is strictly limited to the identified vendor. The information provided also outlines the procurement process under the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and indicates that details regarding the contract will not be posted publicly. This initiative underscores USPTO’s commitment to improving employment opportunities for veterans while complying with federal employment directives.
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