# SAM #111-0067

USPTO market research for NIL outreach and engagement support

**Buyer:** DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
**Posted:** October 06, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 111-0067
**NAICS:** 541810, 541820, 541613, 541910, 541430

The USPTO is seeking market information on support for its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) outreach and engagement efforts.
- Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); no sub-agency or office is identified.
- Opportunity type: Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) for market research, not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.
- Requested services: NIL strategy and campaigns; engagement with athletes, influencers, and sports organizations; campaign development and content creation; trademark and intellectual property awareness; stakeholder outreach, messaging, and partnerships; outreach-channel recommendations; performance measurement; and risk mitigation.
- The RFI seeks capability and relevant-experience information from qualified organizations. No quantities, part numbers, specific products, vendors, or OEMs are identified.
- Responses and questions have stated deadlines in the RFI; specific dates are omitted here. No period of performance is specified.

### Description

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<p><strong>THIS IS A PTAG SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.</strong></p>

<p><strong>This PTAG 6.1.1 Sources Sought (request for information) Notice (RFI) is strictly for market research ONLY.&nbsp; 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.</strong></p>

<p>The USPTO is seeking information from qualified organizations regarding capabilities and relevant experience to support potential&nbsp;<strong>USPTO Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) outreach and engagement efforts</strong>.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>Respondents should address all 13 questions and 4 response area requirements within the Atttachment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Important dates:</p>

<p><strong>Questions due: Any questions regarding this RFI must be submitted no later than </strong>October 12, 2026 at 1pm ET&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>RFI Response Due Date:</strong>&nbsp;October 20, 2026 10am ET<br />
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<br/><br/><br/><strong>Additional Links:</strong><br/><a href='https://sam.gov/entity-registration' target='_blank'>SAM.gov entity registration</a><br/><a href='https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/name-image-and-likeness' target='_blank'>USPTO NIL</a>

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