Professional Video Production and Photography Services for the U. S. Embassy Abu Dhabi
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR16146906
- Agency
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US Embassy Abu Dhabi
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 512110 Motion Picture and Video Production
- Place of performance
- Abu Dhabi Abu Zaby United Arab Emirates
- Points of contact
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- Bactad May Ace bactadma@state.gov +971241422000
- Chelsea Geier abudhabi.contracts@state.gov +971241422000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State, US Embassy Abu Dhabi, seeks professional video production and photography services to produce content highlighting U.S. Mission activities for social media distribution, with quotations due August 10, 2026, at 10:00 UAE time. The procurement is an unrestricted acquisition issued under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
Place of performance is Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The requirement covers a 12-month period from September 9, 2026, through September 8, 2027 (or 12 months from award if later) and comprises four service categories: 12 full-scale production videos with three-person crews; 12 edited videos from Embassy-provided raw footage; 24 small-scale production videos using single videographers optimized for vertical 9:16 social media formats; and up to 100 photography service days with a minimum of 10 professionally edited photographs per event. All services must be performed directly by the contractor with no subcontracting permitted. Deliverables must be provided in multiple formats including MOV, MP4, high-resolution, and WhatsApp-optimized versions. Estimated quantities represent maximum only; the Government will pay only for services actually ordered, performed, and accepted.
Pricing is quoted in United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) with Value Added Tax shown separately per line item. Bidders must maintain active SAM registration with current UEI, hold a valid UAE commercial license, carry workers' compensation and Defense Base Act insurance, and provide three years of past performance references. Technical evaluation focuses on crew composition, pre- and post-production capabilities, file format compliance, turnaround times (24–48 hours for initial cuts and photographs; 24 hours for revisions), work sample quality, and contractual compliance. Questions were due July 31, 2026. The NAICS code is 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production; PSC is T006.
Notice text
This is Request for Quotation (RFQ) for professional video production and photography services for the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi. The selected Contractor will produce videos and photographs that highlight U.S. Mission activities for distribution on the Mission’s social media channels.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PR16146906_Consolidated_Questions_and_Answers.pdf | ||
| PR16146906_SF-1449.pdf | ||
| PR16146906_RFQ.pdf | ||
| PR16146906_Cover_Letter.pdf | ||
| PR16146906_Document_Submission_Checklist.pdf |
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