Motion Picture and Video Industries

Code 5121
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NAICS 5121 encompasses Motion Picture and Video Industries, focusing on the production, distribution, and postproduction of video content across various sectors. Services include creating professional videos for government agencies, corporate training, recruiting, documentaries, and multimedia exhibits. The category covers live-action filming, animation, video editing, digital content creation, and specialized audiovisual design for diverse applications such as educational, promotional, and archival purposes.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate significant diversity in scope and value, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 per project, with some multi-year contracts extending to $500,000. Common funding agencies include the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Indian Health Service, and Library of Congress. Set-asides frequently target small businesses, with total small business and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise designations being prevalent. Typical places of performance include government facilities in Washington DC, military bases, and contractors' production studios, with many projects requiring on-site filming and collaboration with government stakeholders.

Recent federal contract opportunities showcase a wide range of video production requirements, including military recruiting videos, training content, conference documentation, exhibition multimedia design, and commemorative historical productions. Specific projects include creating a 6-part YouTube series on Great Power Competition for the Naval Academy, developing Performance Support videos for sailor training, producing livestream events for historical commemorations, and designing interactive exhibit content for cultural institutions. Agencies like the Department of the Army, Naval Air Warfare Center, Defense Media Activity, and the Library of Congress are actively soliciting video production services to support mission-critical communication and educational objectives.

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