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Statement of Work (SOW) Frederick Ward.pdf | Mar 9, 2026 |
Intent to Sole Source: Arbitrator Services
Contact and place of performance
Joy Pitts
Alexandria, VA 22314
USA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Notice Number/Title: USPTO- ACQ-26-0859- Arbitrator Services NAICS: 541199 PSC: R499 The Office of General Law (OGL) provides general litigation and advisory services on matters concerning the administration and management of the USPTO. For this procurement, the USPTO is exempt from the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) as the subject requirement is being procured using the Alterna...
View moreFor this instance, Mr. Ward is the only known qualified source since he has already been agreed to by all parties. Accordingly, for reasons of continuity, efficiency, and fairness to the parties, it is essential that this arbitrator be retained to complete his services. Substitution at this stage would not only risk inconsistency and duplication of effort, but would also undermine the integrity of the process. It is the best interest of the Government and consistent with USPTO’s statutory authority to proceed with this arbitrator through the conclusion of this case. Moreover, FAR 6.302-3(b)(3)(ii) specifically allows for the use of other than full and open competition to procure, “A neutral person, e.g., mediators or arbitrators, to facilitate the resolution of issues in an alternative dispute resolution process.”
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals nor will a solicitation be issued to the public. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to the following point of contact or alternate point of contact no later than 5:00pm EDT on March 19, 2026. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Points of Contact: Joy Pitts, Contracting Officer, [email protected]
Alternate Point of Contact: Emalee Gawrelski, Contracting Officer, [email protected]
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Office of General Law intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Frederick Ward Associates, Incorporated for arbitrator services. Identified under solicitation number ACQ-26-0859, this requirement supports litigation and advisory services regarding the administration and management of the agency. The USPTO is conducting this procurement using the Alternative Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act. Frederick Ward is identified as the sole qualified source as he has already been agreed upon by all involved parties; the agency maintains that retaining this specific arbitrator is essential for continuity, efficiency, and the integrity of the ongoing dispute resolution process.
This requirement is classified under NAICS 541199 All Other Legal Services and PSC R499 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER. Performance will occur in Alexandria, Virginia, with an anticipated award date no later than April 23, 2026. The contract structure includes an initial twelve-month period of performance followed by four twelve-month option periods. The agency cites FAR 6.302-3(b)(3)(ii), which allows for other than full and open competition when procuring neutral persons to facilitate alternative dispute resolution.
The response deadline for this special notice is March 19, 2026. Contracting officer Joy Pitts is the primary point of contact for the action, which was published on March 9, 2026. Available documentation includes one attachment titled "Statement of Work (SOW) Frederick Ward.pdf," which was posted at the time of publication.
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