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PTAG RFI: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Outreach and Engagement Efforts

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF, Virginia · US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE · DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
Verified 19 h agoAmended Oct 6
Responses dueTue, Oct 2010:00 AM ET · Virginia time9 days left
PostedTue, Oct 65 amendments, last Oct 7
Solicitation no.111-0067SAM.gov
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The USPTO seeks information from qualified organizations on capabilities and experience for potential Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) outreach and engagement efforts. This is a sources sought RFI for market research and planning purposes only, not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

Scope

  • NIL outreach and engagement efforts support
  • Market research and capability assessment
Not a solicitation — no awardQ&A closes Oct 12Days to respond: 9

How to get the bid documents

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  2. Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
  3. Submit as the notice directs before 10:00 AM ET on Oct 20
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    USPTO NIL Request for Information.pdf473 KB · 6 pages
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Details

Place of performance
Alexandria, Virginia
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation no.
111-0067
Category
Marketing · beta
Evaluation
n/a, market research from notice
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
5, last Oct 7
Contact
Jennifer Springer
Office
US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE · DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
Email
Jennifer.Springer@uspto.gov

Not stated in the notice: estimated value, contract type, period of performance. Check the bid documents.

Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation, and note the question deadline.

Key dates

Tue, Oct 6Posted
Mon, Oct 12 · 1:00 PM ETQuestions due · 1 days
Tue, Oct 20 · 10:00 AM ETResponses due · 9 days left Under 14 days
Amendment 1
Tue, Oct 6
Amendment 2
Tue, Oct 6
Amendment 3
Tue, Oct 6
Amendment 4
Wed, Oct 7
Amendment 5
Wed, Oct 7

Change log

verified Sun, Oct 11 · 12:30 AM ET
  1. Posted · Sources SoughtTue, Oct 6 · 11:29 AM ET
  2. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Oct 6 · 11:30 AM ET
  3. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Oct 6 · 8:00 PM ET
  4. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Oct 6 · 8:00 PM ET
  5. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Oct 7 · 2:01 AM ET
  6. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Oct 7 · 2:03 AM ET
  7. Updated · description text changedThu, Oct 8 · 12:30 AM ET
  8. Updated · description text changedThu, Oct 8 · 12:30 AM ET
  9. Updated · description text changedThu, Oct 8 · 12:31 AM ET
  10. Updated · description text changedFri, Oct 9 · 12:30 AM ET
  11. Updated · description text changedFri, Oct 9 · 12:30 AM ET
  12. Updated · description text changedFri, Oct 9 · 12:31 AM ET
  13. Q&A posted · The government has posted a sources sought request for information (RFI) to gather market research for potential USPTO Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) outreach and engagement efforts.Fri, Oct 9 · 12:31 AM ET
  14. Updated · description text changedSat, Oct 10 · 12:31 AM ET
  15. Updated · description text changedSat, Oct 10 · 12:31 AM ET
  16. Updated · description text changedSat, Oct 10 · 12:31 AM ET
  17. Updated · description text changedSun, Oct 11 · 12:31 AM ET
  18. Updated · description text changedSun, Oct 11 · 12:31 AM ET
  19. Updated · description text changedSun, Oct 11 · 12:31 AM ET
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Notice as published

PTAG RFI: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Outreach and Engagement Efforts

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

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