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Executive Recruitment Services (Technical/Legal/Financial)

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Response Deadline10/22/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Executive Recruitment Services supports prime contractors on USPTO projects by providing specialized headhunting and executive search services. The primary objective is to recruit passive candidates for Senior Executive Service and Senior Level roles across critical domains, including Patent and Trademark Law, IT, Cyber Security, Finance, and Administration. The scope of work involves developing comprehensive recruitment plans, leveraging proprietary networks and global databases to source talent, and ensuring candidates meet Executive Core Qualifications. The service provider is responsible for guiding candidates through the USAJobs.gov submission process and delivering qualified applications along with regular status reports. This effort is managed under NAICS code 561320 for the Department of Commerce PTO, with the place of performance located in Alexandria, Virginia. The solicitation period is open from October 7, 2026, with a response deadline of October 22, 2026.

General Info

Executive recruitment services for USPTO senior roles in Alexandria, Virginia, ending October 22, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

561320 - Temporary Help Services

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of ACQ-27-0147.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PTOEA RFI: USPTO seeks a Contractor for Executive Recruitment Services

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PostedOct 7

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Response DeadlineOct 22

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

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Performs headhunting and executive search services for prime contractors on USPTO projects to recruit passive candidates for SES and SL roles. Develops recruitment plans, utilizes proprietary networks and global databases to source candidates in Patent/Trademark Law, IT, Cyber Security, Finance, and Administration. Verifies candidates against Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and assists with USAJobs.gov submissions. Delivers qualified applications and status reports.

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