R -- ANALYTICAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Notice Date

August 31, 2000

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), Office of Procurement, Box 6, Washington, DC, 20231

ZIP Code

20231

Solicitation Number

187P0000158

Response Due

September 5, 2000

Point of Contact

Joan Hanicak, Contracting Officer, Phone (703) 305-8069, Fax (703) 305-8294, Email joan.hanicak@uspto.gov -- Christopher Mikula, Contract Specialist, Phone (703) 305-8417, Fax (703) 305-8294, Email

E-Mail Address

Joan Hanicak (joan.hanicak@uspto.gov)

Description

This is a sole source, combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and the test program outlined in FAR 13.6, as well as supplemental information provided herein. This non-competitive action will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.301-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). The PTO plans to utilize simplified acquisition procedures by awarding a sole source purchase order to Mr. Robert J. Egan of Huntingtown, MD. This follow-on purchase order is intended as a bridge procurement for the continuation of critical retirement planning services to the Office of Human Resources at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. These services include analysis and interpretations of the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) Programs. Also, these services include the assessment and recommendations regarding benefit information, counseling, and estimates to PTO employees considering retirement. The period of performance for this purchase order will be 10/01/2000 through 09/30/2001. This action will allow the PTO to continue receiving exceptional critical services without a lapse in effort. Near the end of this performance period, the PTO will compete this effort. This announcement constitutes the RFP and is the only solicitation that will be issued. This solicitation incorporates all of the applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-19, as if stated in full text, as well as the terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1. A firm fixed priced purchase order (or modification to previous purchase order) will be issued. A proposal shall be delivered to the Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Procurement, 2011 Crystal Drive, CPK 1, Suite 810, Arlington, VA 22202, Attention: Mr. Chris Mikula, no later than 2:00 PM (EST) on September 5, 2000. The point of contact for information regarding this solicitation is Joan Hanicak at (703) 305-8069 or Chris Mikula at (703) 305-8417. See Note 22.

Web Link

Visit this URL for the latest information about this (http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=187P0000158&LocID=251)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000905/RSOL013.HTM (D-244 SN492346)