The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) intends to award a sole-source purchase of the Questionmark Perception assesment software to NCS PEARSON, Inc., 5601 Green Valley Dr #220, Minneapolis, MN 55437-1099 utilizing simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source. NO RFP will be issued as a result.
The Perception software is required as an enterprise solution for the Patent Examiner Certification Testing and Surveying. The software will provide greater efficiency in survey development and reduce the cost of conducting surveys. The requirements are: Perception OnLine Software Solution with 7500 Participants/Survey Takers using MS SQL or Oracle Database; Telephone Support for one year, including One Windows Based Author, Three Browser Based Authors, Word Template (enterprise license); Additional 2 Windows Base Author (2WBA) and Telephone Support for one year (2WBA); OnSite Training 3 days and Implementation/Knowledge Transfer 2 days.
The point of contact for information regarding this solicitation is Connie Lum at (571) 272-4167. Responses can be sent to the USPTO, Office of Procurement, via E-Mail at
[email protected] no later than 3p.m. (EST) on January 4, 2008
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