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Video Production Services for the new U.S. Consulate Casablanca

ID: 19M03024Q0010 • Type: Solicitation

Description

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19M03024Q0010

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Video Production Services for the new U.S. Consulate Casablanca, Public Engagement Campaign. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Governent intends to award a purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Quotations are due by September 26, 2024, at 1200 hrs. (local time). No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

A list of previous asked questions and their answers is attached to the solicitation. The deadline to submit any new questions is September 18, 2024 at 1200 hrs (noon).

Your proposal must be submitted electronically to CasablancaProc@state.gov It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word, MS-Excel or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed the 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section 1, Pricing

3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Sections 1 and 3

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror's proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Background
The U.S. Consulate in Casablanca is seeking quotations for Video Production Services as part of a Public Engagement Campaign for the new consulate. The goal of this contract is to produce a series of nine videos that will highlight the launch of the New Consulate Campus (NCC) and engage with the public through social media.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. **Pre-Production**: This includes narrative development, co-writing scripts, storyboarding, location scouting, and finalizing shooting scripts and interview questions.

2. **Production**: Filming on-camera interviews, A-roll, B-roll, and aerial videos across various locations in Casablanca. Filming is estimated to take 9 to 15 days over a two-month period.

3. **Post-Production**: Editing the footage, adding voiceovers, subtitling (including translation to Arabic), and incorporating stock media and motion design. Each video must be delivered in 4K portrait format with licensed music pre-approved by the U.S. Consulate.

4. **Deliverables**: Nine fully produced videos (maximum length of 1 minute 30 seconds) including closed captioning and thumbnails for each video.

5. **Compliance**: The contractor must ensure all necessary permits for drone operation are obtained and that all personnel pass security background checks required by U.S. Government protocols.

Period of Performance
The contract will commence upon award and is expected to run through September 30, 2025, with specific timelines for filming and deliverables outlined in the work statement.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed primarily in Casablanca, Morocco.

Overview

Response Deadline
Sept. 26, 2024, 7:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Sept. 12, 2024, 10:30 a.m. EDT (updated: Sept. 13, 2024, 4:51 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Casablanca, MA-18 22000 Morocco
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$40 Million
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000 - $200,000 (AI estimate)
Vehicle Type
Blanket Purchase Agreement
On 9/12/24 U.S. Consulate General Casablanca issued Solicitation 19M03024Q0010 for Video Production Services for the new U.S. Consulate Casablanca due 9/26/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 512110 and PSC T005.
Primary Contact
Name
Procurement Team   Profile
Phone
212522642000

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > AMERICAN CONSULATE CASABLANCA
FPDS Organization Code
1900-MO300
Source Organization Code
100187867
Last Updated
Oct. 11, 2024
Last Updated By
meyerll@state.gov
Archive Date
Oct. 11, 2024