16mm & 35mm Motion Picture Film Processing for Launch Documentation

Questions and Answers for BPA01272101FILM 1. Can you advise me on the anticipated annual footage amount for processing, separated out by the two formats indicated - 16mm and 35mm? The film is 7205 and 5205; they are 2994 perf for 16mm and 1886 perf for 35mm. We anticipate about 40K in footage annually. Process Classified and Unclassified and accomplish the film to tape transfer in High Definition since that is what the DoD is heading towards. The type film is ECN 5246 & 7246 with remject backing. 2. Can you please provide me with the government specification referenced in "D"? Original ECN must be transferred in accordance with government specifications during a supervised telecine editing session. The vendor should be able to process classified (willing to undergo a security screening process which elevates the facilities and the personnel, also personnel have to be willing to undergo security background investigations and sign non-disclosure agreements) and unclassified government coverage will also have a requirement of signing non-disclosure agreements. Personnel from Dept of Air Force will be physically present to dictate how footage can be masked as well as how film should be handled while in care of the processing facility. The film also requires special handling for processing of our original negative. At times this facility shall be required to do a quick turn process of motion picture footage. 3. Can you please define the Government Purchase Card in "Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card (GPC)? Government purchase card will be Visa payment after services are rendered.