Recruitment Video Production Services

NAICS 512110 – Motion Picture and Video Production

PSC T010 – Photographic / Video Services

Indian Health Service – Albuquerque Area Office

1. PURPOSE

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, is conducting market research to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing comprehensive recruitment video production services for the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU).

This Sources Sought is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, commitment, or guarantee of future contract award.

2. CASCADING SET ASIDE STRUCTURE (MARKET RESEARCH)

IHS is utilizing a Cascading Set-Aside approach in accordance with IHS acquisition policies and applicable FAR guidance. Market research is being conducted in the following order of precedence:

1. Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs)

2. Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs)

3. Small Business (SB) concerns

4. Other-than-small businesses (only if fewer than two qualified small businesses are identified)

If two or more responsible ISBEE firms capable of performing the requirement respond, IHS intends to set aside the future solicitation exclusively for ISBEE participation.

3. PROJECT OVERVIEW

IHS intends to procure commercial video production services for development of:

• One (1) fully produced 3–5 minute recruitment video

• One (1) 30–60 second social-media optimized cut

• Final master files, web optimized files, and all production working files

• All services performed in accordance with commercial industry standards and the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW)

This requirement will be solicited as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12.

Estimated Period of Performance: 10 calendar days from the date of award.

4. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Respondents must demonstrate the ability to provide all labor, materials, travel, planning, filming, editing, 508 compliant captioning, graphics, music licensing, and final delivery needed to produce professional video content that includes:

• Pre production planning, scripting, storyboarding

• Onsite filming at JSU and surrounding community locations

• Interview recordings, b roll capture, audio production

• Professional-grade video quality (minimum 1080p)

• Optional FAA compliant drone operations

• Full post production editing and revisions

• Section 508 compliant deliverables (captioning, accessibility)

All footage and media will become Government property.

5. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Interested firms must demonstrate capability in the following areas:

• Commercial video production experience (preferably healthcare or government)

• Ability to complete full project within a 10 day performance window

• Experience with 508 compliance, privacy controls, and HIPAA considerations

• In house capability to produce all deliverables

• Ability to film in clinical and/or Tribal community environments

• Personnel/equipment to capture professional grade interviews and b roll

6. REQUESTED RESPONSE INFORMATION

Interested sources shall submit a capability statement (no more than 8 pages). At minimum, include:

1. Company Information

• Name, address, UEI number

• Business type (ISBEE, IEE, Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.)

2. Certification as a Small Business Indian Firm. The government is ONLY interested in

Small Business Indian Firms. (See attached Representative Form).

3. Demonstrated Relevant Experience

• Examples of similar video production projects

• Past performance for government, healthcare, or Tribal customers

4. Technical Capability

• Equipment, personnel, and processes used

• Ability to meet 10 day schedule

5. 508 Compliance Experience

• Captioning tools and accessibility process

6. Point of Contact

• Name, title, phone number, and email

7. GSA/FSS contract holders – provide GSA/FSS/VA or other GWAC contract number,

only if applicable.

7. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses must be emailed to:

Raelynn Ray

Contract Specialist

Indian Health Service, Albuquerque Area Office

Email: raelynn.ray@ihs.gov

Subject Line: “Sources Sought – Recruitment Video Production Services (JSU) –

[Company Name]”

Response Due: Monday, July 13, 2026

Late responses may not be considered.

8. DISCLAIMER

This notice is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. The Government is not responsible for costs incurred in responding to this notice.

The results of this market research will determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including whether the requirement will be set aside for:

• ISBEE

• IEE

• Small Business

• Full and open competition (only if no qualified small businesses respond)

9. ATTACHMENTS

• Draft Statement of Work (SOW) – Recruitment Video Production Services