Storage Infrastructure Managed Services (SIMS)
ID: 1333BJ25R00280007Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - STORAGE AS A SERVICE (DK10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/623fcae821c442f4a4fbe0a7b82994b9/view
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    Description

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking to procure Storage Infrastructure Managed Services (SIMS) from Peraton, Inc. under special procurement authorities provided by the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act. The contract aims to support USPTO's data storage needs, with a focus on maintaining continuity of services while transitioning to an Enterprise Cloud Modernization contract by FY 2027. This procurement is critical as the current SIMS environment, operated by Peraton since 2014, is essential for USPTO operations, and any disruption could halt access to vital data and services. The contract is expected to span three years, with a total estimated value of $70.8 million, and responses to the solicitation are due by November 8, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Philip "Gabe" Caganap at philip.caganap@uspto.gov or Victor A. Martinez at victor.martinez@uspto.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Philip "Gabe" Caganap
    (571) 270-0953
    philip.caganap@ustpo.gov
    Victor A. Martinez
    (571) 270-1887
    victor.martinez@uspto.gov
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    SIMS Synopsis.pdf
    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking to procure Storage Infrastructure Managed Services (SIMS) from Peraton, Inc. under special procurement authorities provided by the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act. The solicitation, numbered 1333BJ25R00280007, is justified on the basis that Peraton is the only vendor capable of fulfilling the USPTO's requirements. The contract is expected to span three years, consisting of a one-year base and two optional one-year extensions, with a total estimated value of $70.8 million. Performance will primarily occur at USPTO data centers in Alexandria, VA, and additional locations as specified. Technical data pertinent to the solicitation should be directed to Peraton, and responses to the solicitation are due by November 8, 2024. The USPTO acknowledges that this notice is not an invitation for competitive proposals. The contracting officer for this procurement is Victor Martinez. The document outlines the intent to award, the scope and duration of the contract, and processes for vendor engagement and proposal submission.
    USPTO-OP-026 Sole Source Justification_SIMS Follow-on Final Redacted.pdf
    The USPTO plans to award a sole source contract to Peraton, Inc. for Storage Infrastructure Managed Services (SIMS) to support its data storage needs. The contract will cover a base period from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, with two optional one-year extensions. The contract type is hybrid, with costs based on storage capacity and service hours. Due to significant investments already made into the existing infrastructure and concerns about financial and operational risks, completing a competitive procurement process is deemed impractical. The current SIMS environment, operated by Peraton since 2014, is essential for USPTO operations; any disruption would halt access to critical data and services. In light of an accelerated cloud transformation strategy targeting complete migration to the cloud by FY 2027, the proposed contract will transition USPTO's storage needs to the Enterprise Cloud Modernization contract after SIMS retirement. The justification for negotiating with Peraton stems from a lack of viable alternatives and the need to maintain continuity of services while achieving cloud implementation. This strategic approach aims to enhance the USPTO's operational resilience and efficiency in managing intellectual property and data storage.
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