Hafc peco film

The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to produce interpretive audiovisual media for Pecos National Historical Park, including a 12-minute primary film, a 5-minute secondary film, a 60-second trailer, and 2-4 standalone animation excerpts that explore the park's multicultural history spanning Native American pueblo heritage, Spanish missions, the Santa Fe Trail, and Civil War significance. The procurement will be conducted through a two-phase evaluation process, with Phase 1 (Advisory Review) proposals due October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET and Phase 2 (Full Proposal Evaluation) final proposals due November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET. All films must be produced in 4K Ultra-High-Definition format with English and Spanish subtitles, focusing on interviews with minimal narration and incorporating animations potentially inspired by local art traditions. The evaluation will assess contractors' ability to create content that aligns with the park's interpretive goals while maintaining high production quality standards. Filming requirements include two seasonal shoots at Pecos Pueblo and Spanish Mission sites using professional camera and drone equipment, with potential interviews featuring tribal representatives, archaeologists, and other subject matter experts.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 512110 (Motion Picture & Video Production) with a size standard of $40.0 million, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The project budget ranges from $300,000 to $340,000 for a firm-fixed price contract with a performance period extending from January 5, 2026 to May 5, 2028. The contractor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive technical specifications including multiple file formats, accessibility features like closed captions and audio descriptions, and extensive documentation through completion reports and project files organized according to strict naming conventions. Performance will take place at Pecos National Historical Park in New Mexico, where the contractor must coordinate filming activities across multiple historic sites while working closely with the National Park Service's Contracting Officer's Representative for reviews and final approvals. The successful contractor will also be required to manage complex intellectual property considerations and obtain necessary releases for interviews and footage captured during production.