# Communication Services Support

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/acq261014

- Solicitation number: ACQ-26-1014
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Agency: US Patent and Trademark Office
- Contracting office: Department of Commerce Pto (1333BJ)
- NAICS: 541820 Public Relations Agencies
- Place of performance: Virginia
- County: City of Alexandria (FIPS 51510). https://abierto.us/counties/city-of-alexandria-va-51510
- First posted: April 29, 2026
- Last posted: April 29, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d7c36b966d964d15bb35ded9e157ee60/view

## Description

The USPTO is performing market research for professional media communication services which may include, but are not limited: Drafting media strategies and communications plans for USPTO; Drafting press releases and media advisories; Supporting media relations and coordinating interviews, when applicable; Monitoring media coverage and providing reports; Producing content for social media, USPTO staff communications, and USPTO internet postings; Training for USPTO staff on social media, communication strategies, and other related topics; and Assessing USPTO’s communication skillsets and performing a gap analysis to determine needed skillsets.

## Publications

- April 29, 2026: Sources sought, due May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice d7c36b966d964d15bb35ded9e157ee60. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d7c36b966d964d15bb35ded9e157ee60/view

## Points of contact

- Joy Pitts, Joy.Pitts@uspto.gov

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