Periodically, US Chess will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit bids to contract services or functions in support of US Chess operations. Each RFP has different requirements and conditions -- please read them carefully.
RFP announcements are posted to Chess Life Online under "Request for Proposals (RFP)"
Services Requested | Summary | Proposal Due | Full RFP (.pdf) |
Merchandise and Sales License | US Chess seeks bids relating to the outsourcing of manufacturing, distributing, and selling of chess-related books, equipment, and other goods (the “Products”). US Chess would provide the vendor a non-exclusive license in and to the following US Chess trademarks, tradenames, and logos (“US Chess IP”). It is contemplated that the vendor would be the exclusive manager and supplier of the US Chess sales website (“uscfsales.com”), product catalogs, and, as mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties, other US Chess-branded channels of trade. | 01/13/2025 | |
Apparel Vendor | The US Chess Federation (US Chess) is soliciting Apparel Vendor (Vendor) bids for the following FY 20252026 through FY 2028-2029 National events. | 01/13/2025 | |
Awards Vendor | The US Chess Federation (US Chess) is soliciting Award Vendor (Vendor) bids for the following FY 2025-2026 through FY 2028-2029 National events. | 01/13/2025 | |
Chess Store Vendor | The US Chess Federation (US Chess) is soliciting Chess Store Vendor (Vendor) bids for the following FY 2025-2026 through FY 2028-2029 National events. | 01/13/2025 |
