ContractSources Sought

PTAG RFI – USPTO seeks an engineering assessment of Piller UPS system in Alexandria, VA

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ACQ-26-05202026
Response Deadline
Jun 4, 2026
15 days left
Days Remaining
15
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is seeking market research for an independent engineering assessment of its Piller UPS systems supporting mission-critical data center operations in Alexandria, Virginia. The work is intended to evaluate the systems’ current condition and reliability and to help determine whether to continue operating, refurbish, or replace the existing Piller and Diesel Rotary UPS configurations. The scope includes data collection, physical inspection, performance analysis, compliance review against NFPA 70E, IEEE 446, and OSHA, and a risk and cost-benefit analysis, with deliverables that include a comprehensive engineering report, a stakeholder presentation, and supporting data. The selected firm must have licensed Professional Engineers with rotary UPS and mission-critical data center experience and no financial conflicts of interest, and the project is described as a 90-day performance period. Questions are due by May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, and responses are due by June 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET via eBUY and/or email to Kendall.jones1@uspto.gov and Christopher.Ward@uspto.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541330
Engineering Services
PSC Code
R425
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
ACQ-26-05202026 _Piller Eng. Assess_ PTAG_RFI.pdf
PDF336 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a PTAG Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) to seek an engineering assessment of its Piller UPS systems in Alexandria, VA. This RFI, under NAICS 541330 and PSC R425, aims to gather market research to identify qualified contractors for an independent evaluation. The USPTO requires continuous, reliable power for its mission-critical data centers and needs to determine whether to continue operating, refurbish, or replace its existing Piller UPS and Diesel Rotary UPS (DRUPS) systems. Responses should detail contractor experience, capabilities, and past performance, including any relevant certifications. Questions are due by May 28, 2026, and responses by June 4, 2026, both at 1:00 PM ET.
Piller Engineering Assessment SOW_04-04-26_v2.pdf
PDF304 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks an independent engineering assessment of its Piller Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems in Alexandria, Virginia. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to evaluate the current operational condition, identify reliability issues, assess lifecycle costs for continued operation versus replacement, and recommend alternative UPS solutions. The scope includes data collection, physical inspection, performance analysis, compliance review (NFPA 70E, IEEE 446, OSHA), and a risk/cost-benefit analysis for replacement or refurbishment. The selected firm must have licensed Professional Engineers experienced in rotary UPS systems and mission-critical data centers, with no financial conflicts of interest. Deliverables include a comprehensive engineering report, a stakeholder presentation, and supporting data. The project has a 90-day performance period.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 4, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 19, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sub-Tier
US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO

Point of Contact

Name
Kendall Jones

Place of Performance

Alexandria, Virginia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources