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United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Public Awareness campaign strategy on the dangers of counterfeit substances or devices

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Public Awareness campaign strategy on the dangers of counterfeit substances or devices is a federal sources sought from US Patent and Trademark Office. Responses are due .

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Public Awareness campaign strategy on the dangers of counterfeit substances or devices. Source: SAM.gov
Notice typeSources Sought
Notice ID8e5d469f53f24670b9ef99d4848d615d
Solicitation number140-0176
DepartmentDepartment of Commerce
Agency (sub-tier)US Patent and Trademark Office
OfficeDEPT OF COMMERCE PTO
Posted
Response deadline, 10:00 AM (UTC-05:00)
NAICS code541820 — Public Relations Agencies
Industry sectorProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/service code (PSC)—
Set-asideNone listed
Place of performanceNot specified

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What this is

A sources sought notice is market research: the agency wants to know which businesses can do the work. Responding (often with a capability statement) can influence whether the contract is set aside for small businesses.

Who can bid

No small-business set-aside is listed (full and open competition), so any responsible business that meets the notice's requirements can usually respond. Small businesses can still compete.

Deadline

16 days left: responses are due , 10:00 AM (UTC-05:00) (as of ). Late responses are usually rejected; check the notice for time zone and submission method.

Next steps

  1. Make sure your business has an active SAM.gov registration — it is free, and you should register yourself on SAM.gov. Never pay anyone for "registration".
  2. Open the official notice, download the attachments and read the statement of work and instructions.
  3. Check that your business fits the NAICS code (541820) and any set-aside requirements.
  4. Send questions before the question deadline (if any), then submit your response exactly as instructed.

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