70 -- IBM P520Q Server

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) plans to procure the ?brand name? IBM P520Q server used by Order Entry Management Systems (OEMS)to produce hard copy orders for patent and trademark documents. OEMS was originally designed using the IBM InfoPrint Manager solution, which interacts several customized OEMS application software modules and multiple IBM high-speed printers. The solution provides the maximum utilization of the equipment and increases efficiency by reducing processing time to fulfill the customers orders. Replacing the existing solution with different hardware and software will require a complete re-design of the system, which is time-consuming and not cost effective.This announcement is considered a ?brand name? justification. This acquisition will be conducted utilizing Part 13 of the FAR, Simplified Acquisition procedures, and the test program authorized in FAR subpart 13.5, and the Patent and Trademark Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) among the existing USPTO Information Technology ID/IQ contractors. No written solicitation will be issued as a result. The point of contact for information regarding this notice is Connie Lum at (571)272-4167, or via E-mail at [email protected].