Sources Sought
PTAG RFI: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Outreach and Engagement Efforts
Department of Commerce · US Patent and Trademark Office · Sol. 111-0067
Due in 11 days
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is asking companies about their ability to support outreach and engagement efforts related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). This is a market research request for information only, not a solicitation. The actual questions and requirements are in a PDF attachment.
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- No payment for responding. The Government will not reimburse response costs and has not committed to any award.
The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.
- Key details only in the attachment. The questions, submission method and any requirements are in the PDF, so you cannot judge fit from the notice text alone.
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What they want
- Information on capabilities and relevant experience supporting USPTO NIL outreach and engagement
- Answers to all 13 questions and 4 response area requirements in the attachment
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, VA
- Offers due
- October 20, 2026 10am ET
What to include when you submit
- Address all 13 questions and 4 response area requirements within the attachment
- Questions about the RFI are due by October 12, 2026 at 1pm ET
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- How to submit the response
- The 13 questions and 4 response areas (in the attachment)
- Whether a future contract will be set aside for small business
- NAICS code, contract type, value and period of performance
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 20, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- 111-0067
- Agency
- Department of Commerce · US Patent and Trademark Office
- Office
- Dept of Commerce Pto
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, VA
- Contracting contact
- Jennifer SpringerJennifer.Springer@uspto.gov
- Versions
- 5 (amended since first posted)
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Toggle to top right for: Current Version to view the latest version. There is 1 attachment (PDF) "USPTO NIL Request for Information.pdf" THIS IS A PTAG SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This PTAG 6.1.1 Sources Sought (request for information) Notice (RFI) is strictly for market research ONLY. It is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. The USPTO is seeking information from qualified organizations regarding capabilities and relevant experience to support potential USPTO Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) outreach and engagement efforts. This RFI is issued for planning and market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation, request for proposals, or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with preparing or submitting a response. Information submitted in response to this RFI may be used to inform a future acquisition strategy. Respondents should address all 13 questions and 4 response area requirements within the Atttachment. Important dates: Questions due: Any questions regarding this RFI must be submitted no later than October 12, 2026 at 1pm ET RFI Response Due Date: October 20, 2026 10am ET