Swank Motion Pictures, Inc

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is seeking a sole-source procurement for film licensing and distribution services through Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. This contract opportunity, posted on March 18, 2025, with a response deadline of April 8, 2025, aims to secure a licensing agent to provide current and new movie releases for correctional institutions. The primary deliverable involves obtaining comprehensive film licensing rights that enable public performance exhibitions across correctional facilities, covering commercial DVDs, Blu-ray, and streaming content under Title 17 U.S.C. sec 106(4). Swank Motion Pictures is being considered as the exclusive vendor due to their unique capabilities in securing licensing agreements with multiple Hollywood studios and specialized experience working with correctional systems. The procurement is specifically categorized under UNSPSC code 90131600 for taped or motion picture performances, with a targeted contract duration of three years. The department requires the vendor to maintain active agreements with film companies to legally permit movie screenings in institutional settings.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The estimated budget for a one-year term is $51,322.55, with a potential total contract value of approximately $153,967.65 over the three-year period. No incumbent vendors other than Swank Motion Pictures are referenced in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a direct, single-source selection based on Swank's exclusive licensing capabilities and comprehensive coverage of film production company rights. No specific integration requirements with existing technological infrastructure are outlined in the available documents. The contract will be executed within Leon County, Florida, under the jurisdiction's standard procurement protocols, with the Department of Corrections serving as the primary contracting agency.