Photography Services for NHHC Locations

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking commercial photography services for the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) to document approximately 250-300 historical artifacts across 14 museum and loan sites nationwide. The photography contract requires high-resolution digital images (minimum 600 DPI) in .TIFF and .JPEG formats of artifacts ranging from small military medals to large vehicles and boats, with specific background requirements. Interested businesses must submit capability statements and estimates to justin.w.kanter.civ@us.navy.mil by 8:00am EST on April 7, 2025, including company details, CAGE Code, System for Award Management registration status, and business size/type information. The Sources Sought Notice indicates this will be a single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under NAICS code 541922, with all final images to be submitted within 90 days after contract award. The procurement process is currently in the market research phase, and this notice is not an actual solicitation.

The pre-solicitation notice does not include a specific set-aside designation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors. Photography locations will span museums in Washington D.C., Virginia, Illinois, California, Connecticut, Washington, Rhode Island, Maryland, Massachusetts, Florida, New York, and artifact loan sites in Virginia and Minnesota. The contractor will be responsible for providing professional camera equipment, handling all travel and logistical costs, and adhering to strict copyright and security protocols, with the government retaining all image rights. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the scope involves photographing 250-300 artifacts across 14 sites, suggesting a comprehensive and potentially significant project. The contract will require professional-grade photography services, multiple image perspectives, and adherence to specific technical and logistical requirements set by the Naval History and Heritage Command.