Cinematic Documentary Production & Direction

The contract seeks a subcontractor to produce a feature-length, cinematic-quality documentary focused on national security themes, leveraging journalistic storytelling to foster public understanding and engagement. The scope encompasses the full lifecycle of production—pre-production planning, field filming, and post-production editing—with an emphasis on high cinematic standards and narrative integrity. The project must align with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s mission, ensuring accuracy and sensitivity in depicting complex security issues while maintaining broad public accessibility. All work is to be performed in support of the agency’s objectives, with primary performance centered at Fort Belvoir. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 512110, which pertains to motion picture and video production, and is open for responses until July 15, 2026. While no set-aside provisions are specified, interested parties must submit proposals that demonstrate proven experience in producing documentary content of comparable scale and technical rigor. The effort is intended to serve as a strategic communication tool for the Department of Defense, requiring not only creative excellence but also adherence to federal guidelines for classified and sensitive material handling. Proposals should reflect an understanding of the gravity of the subject matter and the imperative to convey it with clarity, objectivity, and compelling visual storytelling.