PTAG Sources Sought: Seeking vendor to provide the USPTO with Food Service Equipment Repair, Replacement, Preventative Maintenance and Annual Inspections at the main campus in Alexandria, VA.
ID: ACQ-26-0126-BType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (J073)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/59fbdbdcc3a14779bb40b030cc4a389a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking qualified small business contractors to provide food service equipment repair, replacement, preventative maintenance, and annual inspections at its main campus in Alexandria, Virginia. The procurement aims to ensure the operational availability of food service equipment that supports approximately 2,900 employees daily, with a projected increase to 4,100 by 2025, thereby enhancing the morale and welfare of the workforce. Interested contractors must demonstrate at least ten years of relevant experience in food service equipment maintenance and be prepared to respond to emergency requests within two hours. Responses to this Sources Sought notice are due by November 12, 2025, and should be submitted via email to Christopher Ward and Kendall Jones, with further details outlined in the notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Ward
    Christopher.Ward@uspto.gov
    Kendall Jones
    kendall.jones1@uspto.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    ACQ-26-1026-B_Food Service Equipment Maintenance RFI-final.pdf
    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) re-released a Sources Sought notice (ACQ-26-0126-B) for market research to identify small business contractors for food service equipment repair, replacement, preventative maintenance, and annual inspections at its Alexandria, VA campus. This RFI is for informational purposes only and not a solicitation. The USPTO aims to utilize an Alternative Competition Method under PTAG. Services include maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment in the Roundhouse Café, breakrooms, and pantries, supporting approximately 2,900 employees daily. Contractors need ten-plus years of relevant experience, a "bench stock" of common parts, and must respond to emergencies within two hours. Responses are due by November 12, 2025, and should include capability statements, small business status, contact information, and SAM.gov UEI. The contract is expected to begin in Q1 FY2026, with a base year and four option years.
    ACQ-26-1026-B_RFI_Attachment_Inventory-List_10-2-2025.pdf
    The provided document is a comprehensive list of equipment, likely for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar procurement initiative, detailing various items needed for kitchen and food service operations. The inventory includes a wide range of commercial-grade equipment such as freezers, coolers, ice makers, refrigerators, ovens, steamers, kettles, griddles, fryers, mixers, dishwashers, coffee makers, and specialized items like pizza ovens, espresso machines, and high-speed ovens. The list also specifies quantities for many items and includes model numbers and manufacturers where applicable. This detailed catalog appears to be for outfitting or upgrading a large-scale food service facility, emphasizing the need for a diverse array of professional kitchen appliances and related support equipment.
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