Film Distribution, captioning and formatting

Description of the requirement: Distribution of a 55 minute film entitled "America's Wildest Refuge" to public television stations throughout the U.S. including the top 10 television markets for airing of film during the last quarter of 2011 and/or the first quarter of 2012. Captioning and formatting of film for public television production is also a contract requirement. NAICS 512120 size standard for small business is $29.5M. The USFWS Region 7, Alaska, intends to negotiate a firm-fixed priced contract with a single source to distribute a film on the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge. Simplified acquisition commercial item/service procedures are contemplated. For the reasons stated below the Contracting officer deems only one source is reasonably available. Tony Judge, sole proprietor, is uniquely qualified to provide this service. The proprietor has 30 years experience producing programs for public radio and television and is a subject matter expert. This unique combination of experience as both a media producer and subject matter expert is essential to successful film editing and distribution. This combination of experience in both the public television industry and the subject matter of the film is not found in any other known source. All information regarding other sources will be considered by the agency if received no later than 4:00PM, 15 June 2011 Alaska Standard Time. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Contact Claudette McDonald at [email protected] or 907-786-3439.