SAM #RFIS1ContentCreationandMediaServices

USDOT Seeks Content Creation and Media Services for Multi-Year Contract

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Secretary, is seeking information from qualified vendors for a potential five-year contract to provide content creation and media services supporting its multi-media capabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) - Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) - Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the notice or attachments. - Products/Services Requested: - Content creation and media services to standardize and expand USDOT's multi-media capabilities - Professional video production, including: - Four (4) full-time on-site videographer/editors (Multi-Media Specialists) - Three (3) full-time on-site AV electronics technicians - One (1) full-time on-site graphic designer - Services include pre-production planning, HD/4K+ camera production, post-production editing, livestream support, graphic design, and technical support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Section 508 and federal standards for accessibility - On-location shoots and support primarily within a 50-mile radius of Washington, D.C. - Vendors must submit a tailored capability statement, business size, GSA contract info (if applicable), estimated cost, past performance references, and feedback on the draft Statement of Work - NAICS code 512110 (Motion Picture and Video Production) - Period of Performance: - Five years total: one-year base period plus four one-year option periods - Locations: - Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington, D.C. - Within a 50-mile radius of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area

Description

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE), in support of the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (S-1), is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors to provide services to standardize and expand the Department’s multi-media capabilities.

This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a request for formal offers.  Should USDOT move forward with procurement, a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued at a later date.  Please note, the Government reserves the right to use a GSA Schedule or other existing contract vehicle for any subsequent solicitation.

The purpose of this RFI is to gather preliminary information on the capabilities of vendors able to provide services of this nature and scale across multiple locations nationwide.

The NAICS code for this effort is 512110 – Motion Picture and Video Production.

The anticipated period of performance proposed is five (5) years inclusive of a one (1) year base period and four (4) one year option periods to be exercised at the discretion of the United States Federal Government.

BUSINESS SIZE PREFERENCE

The Office of the Secretary (OST) reserves the right to solicit from any business type based on the results of our market research.

RESPONSES TO THIS RFI

After reviewing this draft SOW, interested parties shall submit the following in response to this RFI:

Company Capability Statement tailored to the requirement (SOW) that demonstrates the ability to successfully accomplish the goals of the project; Clear Identification of Business Size; GSA Contract Number, and Special Item Number (SIN) if applicable Estimated cost of services; Three (3) past performance references for work similar in size and scope as described herein within the last five (5) years; and Questions and comments on the attached DRAFT SOW.

FORMAT AND PAGE LIMIT

Responses to this RFI shall not exceed 5 pages not including past performances and resumes.

Any questions concerning this notice should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Stephen Jones.

Any interested company should e-mail their responses to Stephen.Jones@dot.gov by Thursday, May 07, 2026, at 5PM Eastern Standard Time.

Please reference “RFI S-1 Content Creation and Media Services” in the subject line when submitting your response.

Failure to use the requested subject line may result in your submission being overlooked.

DOT looks forward to your submission in response to this notice.

ATTACHMENTS:

DRAFT Statement of Work

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