Communication Services Support

The US Patent and Trademark Office is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice, identified as solicitation ACQ-26-1014, to identify potential providers for professional media communication services. These requirements are classified under NAICS 541820 Public Relations Agencies. The agency seeks support for drafting media strategies and communications plans, managing press releases and media advisories, and coordinating media relations and interviews. Performance will take place in Virginia, and the primary point of contact for this notice is Joy Pitts.

The scope of work involves monitoring media coverage, providing regular reports, and producing content for social media, internal staff communications, and internet postings. Additional services include training agency staff on communication strategies and assessing the organization's current communication skillsets to perform a gap analysis. The notice includes three attachments published on April 29, 2026: ACQ-26-1014_RFI.pdf, Questions_Final.xlsx, and Form USPTO-OP-113 Non-Disclosure Agreement Contractor.pdf. Responses to this market research are due by May 13, 2026.