Notice of Sole Source Intent - PEC DAV RPA OmniPage OCR SDK
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Kofax, Inc. for the OmniPage Capture Software Development Kit (SDK) with a Linux license. This requirement supports the Docket and Application Viewer (DAV) Relevant Prior Art (RPA) Service. While this is not a request for quotes, responsible sources may submit capability statements by June 03, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The USPTO intends to acquire a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capability to extract image content from PDF and TIFF documents into HTML text. This capability will enhance the DAV RPA service, improving the quality and accuracy of extracted text to support the USPTO's mission of fostering innovation through improved patent examination. The specific COTS products include Tungsten Automation Western OCR, Recognition Add-on, Asian Add-on, OmniPage Capture OCR Volume 5M pages, and an OmniPage Capture OCR Incident Support Program. The contractor will also provide direct access to a technical support team for installation, configuration, and ongoing technical assistance.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source Contract
- Intended Awardee: Kofax, Inc. (UEI: M8WMMVN6EWB5)
- Period of Performance: One base year plus up to two option periods
- NAICS Code: 513210 Software Publisher (Size Standard: $47.0 Million)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source Intent)
- Place of Performance: Alexandria, VA
Submission Information
This notice is not a request for quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, no longer than five pages, for government consideration.
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 03, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Submission Method: Email capability statements to Whitney Lee (Whitney.Lee@uspto.gov) and David Hill (david.hill@uspto.gov).
- Note: A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses is solely at their discretion.
Key Contacts
- Contracting Officer: Whitney Lee (Whitney.Lee@uspto.gov)
- Contract Specialist: David Hill (david.hill@uspto.gov)
Additional Notes
The Department of Commerce (DOC) Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Program applies. The Contractor agrees that the Government may perform audits of supply chain risk processes, and failure to resolve identified risks may result in contract termination.