PTOEA Intent to Sole Source (Patent Examination Review Assistant)

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is planning to award a sole‑source contract to Solve Intelligence, Inc. for the Patent Examination Review Assistant (PERA) effort, which will support and automate the USPTO’s quality‑review process for Office Actions and applicant responses. The solicitation is issued under the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (PTOEA) exemption from competition, with a target award date of mid‑December 2026. The work involves computer systems design services (NAICS 541512) to develop, integrate, and maintain software tools that streamline examination workflows. • Scope: Design, develop, and maintain software that automates review of Office Actions and applicant responses. • Procurement: Sole‑source award to Solve Intelligence, Inc., based in New York, NY. • Timeline: Bid response due November 5 2026; anticipated award December 14 2026; contract start date the same day.