PHOTO AND VIDEO
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 the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), is seeking proposals for Photo and Video Equipment under a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This requirement is for a specific list of brand-name camera, video, lighting, and audio accessories, justified as brand-name/sole-source due to compatibility needs with existing systems. The award will be a single Firm Fixed-Price purchase order under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of a comprehensive suite of photo and video equipment and accessories. Key items include:
- Lenses & Cameras: Nikon NIKKOR Z lenses, DZOFilm Thypoch Simera-C lens kits, camera harnesses, and lens caps.
- Memory & Storage: ProGrade Digital CFexpress memory cards and card readers.
- Lighting & Modifiers: SmallRig LED monolights, key lights, parabolic softboxes, and gray panels.
- Stabilization & Transmission: DJI RS 5 Gimbal Stabilizers, Hollyland Pyro S wireless video transmission systems, and Tilta articulating arms.
- Audio Equipment: TASCAM field recorders, Sennheiser microphones (MKH 50, EW-DP ENG SET), Sanken lavalier microphones, Deity Microphones TC-1 timecode generators, Rycote shockmounts, and Zoom LiveTrak L6max mixers.
- Accessories: Various cables, boom pole holders, Savage Muslin backgrounds, Pelican cases, and clamps.
The procurement is an "all-or-none" requirement, meaning partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) leading to a single Firm Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: June 20, 2026.
- Published: June 17, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Norco, CA, United States.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the stated requirements and is most advantageous to the Government, based on criteria outlined in sections L and M of the solicitation. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is justified as a brand-name/sole-source procurement due to the necessity for compatibility (form, fit, and function) with existing systems, to avoid unacceptable delays and substantial duplication of cost. NSWC Corona, C103 does not currently plan to compete future contracts for these specific items but will reassess if other potential sources emerge. All responses must be submitted electronically in PDF or MS Word format to the email address provided in the posting. Offerors are responsible for monitoring the website for any amendments.