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Public Relations services for Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI2) Request for Information (RFI)

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Submission Closed05/09/2022, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # 48400-eRFP-002092-2027

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Council+for+Inclusive+Innovation+%28CI2%29+RFI_CCO.pdf

RFI+Attachment+1.xlsx

RFI+Question+and+Answers+.xlsx

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 7

Sources Sought

Notice updatedApr 27

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Response DeadlineMay 9

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Submission Closed

05/09/2022, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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Emalee Gawrelski

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Full Description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the Chief Communications Officer (OCCO) is conducting market research of Public Relations firms to assist with the Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI2). The OCCO manages the USPTO's public affairs function and coordinates a wide variety of internal and external communications. The CI2 is a key Department of Commerce initiative to increase inclusive innovation, in partnership with the private sector. Several objectives within the Request for Information (RFI) include but are not limited to: Writing-editing, Public launch of National Strategy, Microsite.