Professional Photography Services to be awarded as Blanket Purchase Agreements

PROFESSSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES THROUGHOUT REGION 6 (OREGON AND WASHINGTON). SERVICES WILL BE AWARDED AS MULTIPLE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS.

The general scope of this solicitation requires professional photography that highlights the vast diversity of landscapes, employees, individuals, families, and groups visiting and recreating on Forest Service lands in the Pacific Northwest Region (Oregon and Washington). Photography services include all personnel, management, photographic and lighting equipment, cameras, computers, software, tools, equipment, transportation, supply materials, and other services necessary.

Qualified contractors must have the capability to shoot still photographs on short notice (often 24 to 48 hours after contract is issued), to travel to remote forest and rangeland locations by personal vehicle or government conveyance, and to hike for moderate (2-5 miles) to long (5-10 miles) distances in steep terrain carrying gear needed for safety, sustenance, and to perform the work.

This solicitation is for contractors residing and working in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon or Washington). Contractors shall be required to select zones closest to their place of residence or photography studio. Travel, transportation and mobilization costs are not covered outside of a 100 mile radius of the Contractor’s place of residence or photography studio. Any transportation/travel costs outside of the 100 mile radius are the responsibility of the contractor. Contractors may select multiple zones if they fall within the 100 mile radius.

All responses should be submitted to:

Roxanne Anderson - Contract Specialist

Mt. Hood National Forest Headquarters

16400 Champion Way

Sandy, Oregon 97055

or by email to:  roxanne.d.anderson@usda.gov