Feature-length Documentary Production

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify qualified sources for strategic, feature-length documentary production with established mass-distribution capabilities; responses are due by 12:00 PM Fort Belvoir, VA time on July 15, 2026.

DTRA seeks a production partner to create cinematic-quality documentary content that communicates the agency's global mission to counter and deter weapons of mass destruction and improvised threat networks to broad audiences, including the general public, Congress, foreign partners, and potential recruits. The government has identified a capability gap in reaching mass audiences through authentic, journalistic-style storytelling.

Respondents must demonstrate four core required capabilities: proven experience operating securely within highly classified DoD and partner-nation environments without disrupting mission operations; an established, pre-existing mass-distribution network with over one million active subscribers or followers and a track record of generating multi-million view counts; the ability to produce authentic, cinematic documentary content translating complex defense topics into accessible narratives for skeptical civilian audiences; and an established reputation for handling sensitive defense topics with accuracy and operational security, supported by a portfolio of prior engagements with DoD, Combatant Commands, or allied partners.

Responses are limited to four pages (8.5 by 11 inches) and must address capability confirmation, past performance, and socio-economic categories with relevant NAICS codes. Submissions must be sent by email to Ms. Carrie Lucas at carrie.a.lucas3.civ@mail.mil. This RFI is for market research only and does not commit the government to award a contract; DTRA reserves the right to issue a solicitation, decline to solicit, or terminate the announcement at any time without notice.