IACP TV THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FILM PRODUCTION COMPAN
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Office of Law Enforcement is soliciting quotations for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to produce "International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) TV Thought Leadership Films." The objective is to enhance public understanding of wildlife law enforcement and conservation, highlight case studies, improve recruitment, and foster interagency awareness through professionally produced video content. This opportunity is not a small business set-aside. Quotations are due by February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for the full production process, from pre-production to post-production and distribution. Key deliverables include:
- Production of three (3) edited films, each up to five minutes in length, featuring interviews with USFWS Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and leadership, along with relevant case study material.
- Creation of a fourth compilation film utilizing footage from the three individual films.
- Delivery of all finished films in multiple formats, including master copies, 1-minute social media versions, and all raw footage on an electronic hard drive.
- The films will be showcased at the IACP conference in Orlando, Florida (October 24-27, 2026) and distributed for at least twelve months thereafter on IACP TV news programs, large screens, hotel cable channels, and various online platforms (YouTube, USFWS platforms, social media, IACP conference website).
- The contractor must possess the necessary access, authorization, and ability to film for IACP TV. USFWS will maintain editorial oversight and final approval for all content, and the contractor will grant an indefinite royalty-free license to USFWS for all content and material shot.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance (Work): February 27, 2026 – August 30, 2026
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 17, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Not a small business set-aside)
- Product Service Code: T006 (Film/Video Tape Production Services)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Chantal Bashizi (chantal_bashizi@fws.gov). Submissions must include the offeror's UEI number (SAM.gov registration) and a detailed narrative outlining their capability and approach to the project. Evaluation will consider Price, Acceptable Specification/Proposal, Past Performance (from CPARS/FAPIIS), and the Contracting Officer's personal knowledge. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering all factors.
Additional Notes
This is a request for quotation and does not constitute an order. The government is not obligated to pay for costs incurred in preparing a submission. All applicable Federal, State, and local taxes should be included in the quotation. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). Bidders should also review the provided Wage Determination (No. 2015-4281, Revision No. 35) for minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to service employees in specified geographic areas (DC, MD, VA) to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act.