United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Outreach and Engagement Efforts
| Location: | Virginia |
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| Posted: | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Agency: | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 111-0067 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: Oct 20, 2026 12:29 pm EDT
- Original Published Date: Oct 06, 2026 03:29 pm EDT
- Updated Response Date: Oct 26, 2026 10:00 am EDT
- Original Response Date: Oct 20, 2026 10:00 am EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Updated Inactive Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Original Inactive Date: Oct 20, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
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Place of Performance:
Alexandria , VAUSA
REV 1 changed the RFI submission due date to October 26, 2026, 10am ET, no other changes. See most recent version.
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 REV 1: October 26, 2026 10am ET
- OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT 600 DULANY ST,PO BOX 1450, MAIL ST6
- ALEXANDRIA , VA 22314
- USA
- Jennifer Springer
- Jennifer.Springer@uspto.gov
- Emalee Gawrelski
- Emalee.Gawrelski@uspto.gov
- Oct 20, 2026 12:29 pm EDTSources Sought (Updated)
- Oct 20, 2026 01:07 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Oct 07, 2026 11:52 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Oct 07, 2026 06:35 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Oct 07, 2026 06:03 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Oct 07, 2026 06:01 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Oct 06, 2026 03:30 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Oct 06, 2026 03:29 pm EDT Sources Sought (Original)
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