PTAG RFI: USPTO seeks Contractor to fabricate awards; certificates and medallionsview on SAM.gov

THIS IS A PTAG SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This PTAG 6.1.1 Sources Sought (request for information) Notice (RFI) is strictly for market research ONLY. It is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. PTAG The Government contemplates utilizing the Alternative Competition Method in accordance with the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG) and the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act 35 U.S.C. § 2(b)(4)(A). This Sources sought notice is intended as preliminary market information gathering which the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will use to determine which small business contractor(s) is/are the most likely to successfully meet the agency's needs and are thereby eligible to participate in an alternative competition. As a result of this market research, the solicitation will only be issued to the/ those qualified small business contractor(s) that is/are deemed most likely to successfully meet the agency's requirements as stated below. This RFI is being made available under NAICS 339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing and PSC 7690 - Miscellaneous Printed Matter Purpose of this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) USPTO is seeking a contractor who can fulfill the agency's requirements for the following awards, certificates, medallions, as well as appropriate packaging and direct shipping for each. This requirement includes manufacturing, assembly and preparing the awards for delivery and shipping directly to the recipient or to an agency office as required. The Office of Human Resource (OHR) supports a variety of non-monetary awards to recognize and reward employee excellence. Superior performance is generally considered as the type of employee performance that contributes, directly or indirectly, to the mission of the USPTO. These non-monetary awards include Bronze Medal Awards, Career Achievement Awards which includes Distinguished Career Awards and Exceptional Career Awards, Retirement Certificates, Directors Award, Length of Service Award and Leadership in Action Award. These awards range in style and type to include framed certificates, medals encased in leucite and presented with a certificate and display box and laser etched clear crystal desktop awards. Note: Sample photos of the awards are attached in a pdf to this RFI 1) Bronze Medal Awards- This award is used to recognize an organization, group or individual employees who have made a major impact on the effectiveness of the USPTO. The awards ceremony takes place annually and typically occurs in October. The estimated quantity per year is up to 450. 2) Distinguished Career Awards : This award marks at least 20 years of superior performance as an employee of the USPTO, with the last five (5) consecutive years demonstrating exceptional performance. The awards ceremony takes place annually and typi…