Sources-Sought- Recruiting Video.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARYLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD VIDEO

PRODUCTION SERVICES

INTRODUCTION

The Maryland Air National Guard Contract is seeking to procure video production services. The 175th Wing recruiting video project will film at Martin State Air National Guard Base and other key landmarks across the state to showcase why a potential recruit should consider joining the Maryland Air National Guard. The project will be a recruiting video showcasing what makes serving the Maryland Air National Guard unique and showcasing the Wing’s operational readiness and mission effectiveness.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards MAY be made. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Location

% On-Site Government % Off-Site Contractor

Martin State Airport 100% 100%

DISCLAIMER

“This source sought is for informational purposes only. this is not a “request for proposal (RFP)” to be submitted. I t does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

Responses will not be returned to the responder. not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future request for quote (RFQ) or invitation for bid (IFB) or RFP, if any issued.

if a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the government-wide point of entry (GPE). it is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement.”

• Berry Amendment

• IT (e.g. Clinger-Cohen Act)

• Service Contract Act

• Government Furnished Property plan.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 512110 with a Small Business Size Standard of $40M.

The Product Service Code is T006.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS

Specifications are attached for review. (Attachment 1)

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than five

(5) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 1200 pm, EST, 27 Nov 2024. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to:

Kerry Guy, Capt, USAF Kerry.guy@us.af.mil

This documentation must address at a minimum the following items:

1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

2.) Can or has your company managed or developed a platform of this nature? If so, please provide details.

3.) Can your company provide the technical specifications which ensures the compatibility and successful interoperability to provide the integrated systems mentioned in the technical specifications?

4.) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance.

Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this PBSOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

5.) Provide a capability statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.

6.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Concern.

The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

No phone calls will be accepted.

All questions must be submitted to the contract specialist identified above. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.

mailto:Kerry.guy@us.af.mil

SCOPE OF WORK

Background: This recruiting video project will film at Martin State Airport Maryland Air National Guard, Baltimore, MD 21220, and other key landmarks across the state to showcase why a potential recruit should consider joining the Maryland Air National Guard. The 175th Wing public affairs does not have the internal capabilities and equipment required to produce a high-end quality video, so this needs to be contracted out to a local production company that understands the unique qualities of the state and its people.

The vendor will provide a video script with storyboard once concept is approved and professionally edited drafts before providing final versions that include a 2-3 minute video that could be played in a movie theater, a 60 second version for sharing online, and a 30 second version for broadcast television.

The vendor shall create and produce a cinematic recruiting video for the Maryland Air National Guard. The video shall produce content encouraging recruits to serve in the Maryland Air National Guard.

The vendor shall provide location scouting and use key landmarks across the state of Maryland.

The vendor shall provided for Pre-Production services.

The vendor shall provide Production services.

The vendor shall provide Post-Production services.

Period of Performance: 60 Days