Name, Image, and Likeness Outreach and Engagement Efforts RFI

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking capability statements and relevant experience from qualified organizations to support potential Name, Image, and Likeness outreach and engagement efforts.

United States of America > COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE > DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO (OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT)


General
Open
111-0067
Oct 20, 2026 02:00 PM
Oct 07, 2026 03:52 PM
Request for Information (RFI)
Federal
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Contact
emalee.gawrelski@uspto.gov
600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

This Sources Sought Request for Information is for market research only and is not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking information from qualified organizations regarding capabilities and relevant experience supporting potential Name, Image, and Likeness outreach and engagement efforts. The contemplated work may include NIL strategy, talent identification, contracting or coordination, campaign development, content creation, compliance support, event activation, measurement, stakeholder engagement, trademark awareness, intellectual-property outreach, public education, brand protection, and related communications campaigns. Respondents must address 13 questions covering company experience, organization size, capabilities and limitations, work with athletes, sports organizations, influencers and public figures, NIL projects, messaging, outreach strategy, channels, personnel, metrics, and risk mitigation. Responses must include a capability statement, primary contact information, and relevant contract or project examples. Responses must be submitted electronically as a searchable PDF with the subject/title "USPTO NIL RFI," must not exceed five pages excluding cover pages and relevant attachments, and should identify proprietary or confidential information. The information may be used to develop a future acquisition strategy; respondents will not be reimbursed for preparation or submission costs.

Classification Codes
NAICS541613Marketing Consulting Services
PSCR422Market Research and Public Opinion Services (includes telephone and field interviews, focus testing, and surveys)
Smart Codes
nil outreach strategyinfluencer engagement campaignstrademark awareness campaigns
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 12, 2026 05:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 20, 2026 02:00 PM-RFI Response Due
Requirements
Informational
Documents
TitleDate Posted
USPTO NIL Request for Information.pdfOct 07, 2026 12:00 PM
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