ATHENS_Photography and Videography Services for the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, has issued a presolicitation notice for professional Photography and Videography Services. This requirement is intended to support the Embassy’s mission by documenting and promoting official events through high-quality visual materials.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor(s) will provide services on an as-needed basis, which may include after-hours and weekend assignments. Key requirements include:
- Delivery of high-quality photography and videography materials in a timely manner.
- Maintenance of an established business with a permanent address in Athens, Greece.
- Possession of all required local licenses and permits to operate.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation/RFQ to follow)
- Duration: Anticipated two-year performance period
- Set-Aside: N/A
- Published: February 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Athens, Greece
Submission & Evaluation
This solicitation is not yet ready for issuance. Once the RFQ is launched on SAM.gov, the following rules will apply:
- SAM Registration: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting an offer.
- Electronic Submissions: Quotes must be submitted via email and cannot exceed 25 MB per transmission. Files must be in .zip or .pdf format.
- Evaluation: Specific evaluation criteria will be detailed in the forthcoming RFQ.
Additional Notes
Interested vendors should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release. The primary point of contact is Dresden A. Kalin (athprocurement@state.gov).