United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Public Awareness campaign strategy on the dangers of counterfeit substances or devices
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140-0176
- Agency
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US Patent and Trademark Office
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541820 Public Relations Agencies
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USPTO is seeking market research through a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) on campaign services for a nationwide public awareness campaign on counterfeit pharmaceuticals and medical devices, with responses due November 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The RFI is issued under NAICS 541820 (Public Relations Agencies), is strictly for market research, and does not constitute a solicitation or a government obligation to award. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used." Rev 1 superseded the November 6, 2026 response date stated in the original description, and questions closed October 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
The requested effort covers media relations, videos, other creative communications deliverables, a microsite, and a social media campaign highlighting pharmaceuticals and medical devices falsely represented as products made or distributed by real companies. Respondents must address nine questions covering company overview, organization size and locations, capabilities and limitations, prior pharmaceutical and medical device campaigns focused on counterfeits, campaign-specific experience, outreach channels, personnel and subject-matter expertise, performance metrics, and risk mitigation. Responses are limited to five pages, excluding cover pages and attachments, and must be submitted as searchable PDFs to Emalee.Gawrelski@uspto.gov and Joy.Pitts@uspto.gov. SAM.gov registration is not required to respond but will be required if a procurement proceeds. The source does not state a period of performance, anticipated value, or incumbent.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
See Rev 1 for RFI response due date.
THIS IS A PTAG SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.
In accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (PTOEA), 35 U.S.C. § 2(b)(4)(A), this Sources Sought Notice Request for Information) (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.
This RFI is being made available under NAICS 541820 - Public Relations Agencies.
This effort is for campaign services to support a nationwide public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
The USPTO is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding capabilities and relevant experience to support potential public relations services to create and execute a nationwide public awareness campaign consisting of media relations, videos, and other creative communications deliverables including a microsite and social media campaign to highlight the dangers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and medical devices that are falsely represented as products made or distributed by real pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Submission Instructions:
Questions due: no later than October 26, 2026 at 1pm ET
RFI Response Due Date: November 6, 2026 10am ET
All details are located within the PDF attachment.
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A PTAG SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.
In accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (PTOEA), 35 U.S.C. § 2(b)(4)(A), this Sources Sought Notice Request for Information) (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.
This RFI is being made available under NAICS 541820 - Public Relations Agencies.
This effort is for campaign services to support a nationwide public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
The USPTO is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding capabilities and relevant experience to support potential public relations services to create and execute a nationwide public awareness campaign consisting of media relations, videos, and other creative communications deliverables including a microsite and social media campaign to highlight the dangers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and medical devices that are falsely represented as products made or distributed by real pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Submission Instructions:
Questions due: no later than October 26, 2026 at 1pm ET
RFI Response Due Date: November 6, 2026 10am ET
All details are located within the PDF attachment.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| (SAM.gov) PTAG RFI USPTO Public Campaign Strategy.Rev1.pdf | ||
| RFI USPTO Public Campaign Strategy.pdf |
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