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RFI-27-1001
Response Deadline
Oct 26, 2026, 5:00 PM(EDT)26 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Sources Sought
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.
PTAG
The Government contemplates utilizing the Alternative Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act 35 U.S.C. § 2(b)(4)(A). This Sources sought notice is intended as preliminary market information gathering which the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will use to determine which small business contractor(s) is/are the most likely to successfully meet the agency’s needs and are thereby eligible to participate in an alternative competition. As a result of this market research, the solicitation will only be issued to the/ those qualified small business contractor(s) that is/are deemed most likely to successfully meet the agency’s requirements as stated below.
Purpose of this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
USPTO is seeking a contractor who can fulfill the agency’s requirements for the following awards, certificates, medallions, as well as appropriate packaging and direct shipping for each. This requirement includes manufacturing, assembly and preparing the awards for delivery and shipping directly to the recipient or to an agency office as required.
The Office of Human Resource (OHR) supports a variety of non-monetary awards to recognize and reward employee excellence. Superior performance is generally considered as the type of employee performance that contributes, directly or indirectly, to the mission of the USPTO. These non-monetary awards include Bronze Medal Awards, Career Achievement Awards which includes Distinguished Career Awards and Exceptional Career Awards, Retirement Certificates, Directors Award, Length of Service Award and Leadership in Action Award. These awards range in style and type to include framed certificates, medals encased in leucite and presented with a certificate and display box and laser etched clear crystal desktop awards.
Note: Sample photos of the awards are attached in a pdf to this RFI
1) Bronze Medal Awards- This award is used to recognize an organization, group or individual employees who have made a major impact on the effectiveness of the USPTO.
2) Distinguished Career Awards: This award marks at least 20 years of superior performance as an employee of the USPTO, with the last five (5) consecutive years demonstrating exceptional performance.
3) Exceptional Career Awards: This award marks at least ten (10) years of superior performance with the USPTO, with the last five (5) consecutive years demonstrating exceptional performance.
4) Retirement Certificates: The purpose of this certificate is to recognize USPTO employees upon the occasion of their retirement.
5) Directors Award: The purpose of this award is to recognize individuals and/or group recognition for contributions to the Agency, Managers, supervisors or other employees may nominate those whose contributions have far exceeded expectations or reflect positively on the USPTO.
6) Leadership in Action Award. The recipients are recognized during the USPTO Bronze Medal Awards Ceremony. The Bronze Medal Awards Ceremony takes place annually and typically occurs in October.
7) Length of Service Award: The purpose of this award is to recognized USPTO employee’s length of Federal service.
The responses to this RFI should provide USPTO management with an understanding of the experience and the range of awards and services provided. This will allow USPTO management to conduct thorough market research, identify suitable providers, and make informed decisions.
HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
All interested contractors should provide the following information in their response via e-mail to the contacts listed below:
QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this RFI are due no later than Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET and are to be submitted via email to roy.pitman@uspto.gov and christopher.ward@uspto.gov
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
DEADLINE:
Responses are due no later than Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET and are to be submitted via email to roy.pitman@uspto.gov and christopher.ward@uspto.gov
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Disclaimer: This PTAG Sources Sought Request For Information (RFI) notice is issued solely for Market Research information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled in accordance with procurement integrity requirements. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Roy Pitman
Christopher Ward
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT
600 DULANY ST,PO BOX 1450, MAIL ST6
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314
NAICS
All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
PSC
MISCELLANEOUS PRINTED MATTER
Set-Aside
No Set aside used