IPTV & Digital Signage Solution Services
ID: RFI-25-IPTVDigitalSignageType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICEDEPT OF COMMERCE PTOALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/dca1807bbdaf46af95b9459d91f91f30/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is seeking market research for an IPTV and Digital Signage Solution Services to enhance its communication infrastructure across its Alexandria Campus. The primary requirement is for high-definition digital signage capable of displaying emergency notifications and interfacing with existing monitors, while IPTV services for live and on-demand broadcasts are considered an optional requirement. This initiative is crucial for improving the USPTO's operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards, including cybersecurity and federal regulations. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement by March 14, 2025, via email to Elizabeth Benites at elizabeth.benites@uspto.gov or Ms. Navondi Bridges at navondi.bridges@uspto.gov, with no monetary obligation required at this stage.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Elizabeth Benites
    (571) 272-9516
    elizabeth.benites@uspto.gov
    Ms. Navondi Bridges
    (571) 270-7485
    navondi.bridges@uspto.gov
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    RFI-25-IPTVDigitalSignage.pdf
    The USPTO is seeking market research for a new Digital Signage (primary requirement) and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) solution (optional requirement) to replace its current services at over 26 endpoints across its Alexandria Campus. This Request for Information (RFI) is not a formal solicitation and requires no monetary obligation from the USPTO, but aims to assist in future procurement decisions, particularly regarding small business considerations. The agency's objectives include high-definition digital signage capable of displaying emergency notifications and interfacing with existing monitors, along with IPTV services for live and on-demand broadcasts. Interested vendors must provide comprehensive capability statements limited to five pages, including their company registration details, small business status, and available product offerings. The submission deadline is March 14, 2025, with responses required via email. The inquiry supports USPTO’s mission of enhancing innovative audio-visual communications necessary for its operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards, including cybersecurity and federal regulations. This initiative reflects a strategic expansion and modernization of the USPTO’s communication infrastructure.
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