SPECIAL NOTICE
58 -- Videographer and a photographer for Freedom 250 Events
- Notice Date
- 7/1/2026 6:59:02 AM
- Notice Type
- Justification
- Contracting Office
- U.S. EMBASSY ZAGREB WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PR16093765
- Archive Date
- 07/31/2026
- Point of Contact
- Matthew A. Dean, Phone: 38516612248, Tommy Mazor, Phone: 385914552372
- E-Mail Address
-
Deanm2@state.gov, MazorT@state.gov
(Deanm2@state.gov, MazorT@state.gov)
- Award Number
- PR16093765
- Award Date
- 06/30/2026
- Description
- The Department of State requires the services of a qualified videographer and photographer to provide comprehensive documentation coverage of all Freedom 250 events over a 10-day period. Services include, but are not limited to: On-site video recording and photography at all Freedom 250 event venues Editing and delivery of final video and photographic products in formats specified by the Government Availability for the full duration of all scheduled and unscheduled Freedom 250 events across the 10-day period The proposed contractor has demonstrated unique qualifications that make them the only viable source capable of fulfilling this requirement. Specifically: Established Familiarity with Freedom 250 Events: The proposed contractor has developed an in-depth understanding of the Freedom 250 event structure, key personnel, operational tempo, and logistical requirements. This institutional knowledge is critical to ensuring seamless, uninterrupted visual documentation across all events during the 10-day period. Specialized Technical Capability: The proposed contractor possesses specialized equipment, technical expertise, and production capabilities tailored to the specific visual documentation standards required for Freedom 250 events. Continuity of Visual Record: The proposed contractor will be involved in all Freedom 250 documentation efforts, providing an unbroken visual record that is essential for historical, archival, and communications purposes. Introducing a new vendor would create inconsistency in style, quality, and contextual understanding of the subject matter. The requirement demands a single, cohesive team of videography and photography professionals who can provide consistent, coordinated coverage across all Freedom 250 events. Splitting this requirement among multiple vendors or conducting a phased competition would result in fragmented deliverables and undermine the integrity of the final product. Visual documentation of Freedom 250 events serves a critical public diplomacy and strategic communications function for the Department of State. Any gap in coverage or degradation in quality resulting from a vendor transition would directly harm the Department's ability to communicate key messages to domestic and international audiences.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/696e0ecfe0904325a57714bf0b7f22dd/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Split, HR-17, HRV
- Country: HRV
- Country: HRV
- Record
- SN07871066-F 20260703/260701230042 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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