JOFOC_ Limited Competition_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Baghdad. The solicitation is for professional video production, editing, motion graphics, and photography services in support of the U.S. Mission in Iraq, with a specific focus on social media content creation. The required services aim to develop a messaging strategy that engages the Iraqi public, advances U.S.-Iraqi bilateral relations, and prioritizes American interests through platform-specific social media strategies.

The procurement will be conducted through limited competition, with the government identifying two local companies possessing expertise in digital marketing, content creation, video production, branding, and design. These firms have demonstrated successful track records working with the Embassy and possess in-depth knowledge of mission security requirements and cultural nuances of the Iraqi social media market. The urgency of the timeline is emphasized, with the justification noting that onboarding a new vendor would require at least a month of training, which is incompatible with directives from Washington. The procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, with public notice not to be publicized due to the specific conditions of the contract action.