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Professional Video Production and Photography Services for the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi

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PR16146906Federal

Response Deadline08/10/2026, 06:00:00 AM UTC

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The U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi is seeking qualified contractors to provide professional video production and photography services to document and promote U.S. Mission activities through social media channels. The solicitation, identified as PR16146906, was posted on July 24, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026. The work will primarily take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and requires the contractor to deliver high-quality visual content that aligns with the diplomatic messaging and branding guidelines of the U.S. Department of State. The North American Industry Classification System code for this solicitation is 512110, categorizing it under motion picture and video production. Proposals must be submitted through the SAM.gov platform, and all inquiries should be directed to the designated point of contact, Gregory Stoneberg, at AbuDhabiContracts@state.gov, with a secondary contact available for additional support.

General Info

U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi seeks video and photography services for diplomatic content via SAM.gov by August 10, 2026.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Abu DhabiView Agency

NAICS

512110 - Motion Picture and Video ProductionView NAICS

Place of Performance

Abu Dhabi, AE-AZ, ARE

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Solicitation PR16146906 for Commercial Items RFQ

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RFQ PR16146906 for Video Production and Photography Services

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RFQ PR16146906 Document Submission Checklist

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RFQ PR16146906 - Video Production and Photography Services for U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedJul 24

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 10

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/10/2026, 06:00:00 AM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Abu Dhabi

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Department Of State → US Embassy Abu Dhabi

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Gregory Stoneberg

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Full Description

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This is Request for Quotation (RFQ) for professional video production and photography services for the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi. The selected Contractor will produce videos and photographs that highlight U.S. Mission activities for distribution on the Mission’s social media channels.

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