The Office of Procurement (OP) uses the Patent and Trademark Acquisition Guidelines to efficiently execute procurement actions. The Vendor Information page contains helpful information including current agency contracts and awards, small business information, and performance-based organization procedures.
Director: Kristin Fuller
Policy, Compliance, and Training Division
The Policy, Compliance, and Training Division is responsible for OP policies and guidance, performance measurement, compliance with laws and regulations, training and certification program management, and small business outreach.
Director: Suzanne Casey
Procurement Programs and Data Division
The Procurement Programs and Data Division is responsible for performance measurement, accuracy of information in the Federal Procurement Data System, management of the agency’s purchase card program, data-driven decision making, and management of interagency agreements.
Director: Sherin Rabadi
Operational Contracting Support Divisions
The OP’s operational contracting support divisions are strategically aligned with USPTO business units (BUs) to facilitate effective partnerships and leverage acquisition efficiencies. Their responsibilities include serving as business advisors to the agency’s BUs, determining the most effective acquisition strategies, following federal and agency acquisition regulations, and working with agency partners on acquisition planning, market research, and contract administration. These divisions are:
Chief Information Officer Systems Division
Director: Phorsha Peel
Patents Systems and Software Division
Director: David Sheppard
Trademarks, Financial and Enterprise Business Services Division
Director: Bradley Beers
Corporate Services Division
Director: Shelby Buford, Jr.
Patent Data and Document Management Support Division
Director: Brian Leyda