Contractor services for the on-site videography support for the 2025 NASA Balloon Program Office's New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon (SPB) launch campaign.
ID: 80NSSC25891501QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER (T099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c1a687e649f042dc9a3f42a2862775e9/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking contractor services for on-site videography support during the 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon (SPB) launch campaign. The procurement is a sole source requirement, with The Bill Rodman Production Shoppe identified as the only qualified provider due to Mr. Bill Rodman's extensive experience in scientific balloon launches and familiarity with the specific safety protocols and requirements. This specialized videography service is crucial for documenting the SPB integration, launch preparations, and operations, with deliverables including promotional videos and b-roll footage for media use, all to be completed by May 31, 2025. Interested parties must submit their qualifications in writing by 9 a.m. CST on December 26, 2024, and can contact Shanna Patterson at shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shanna Patterson
    shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037256 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The Balloon Program Office of NASA seeks to acquire videography services from The Bill Rodman Production Shoppe for the 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon (SPB) campaign. The justification emphasizes Mr. Rodman's extensive experience, spanning over ten years with the Balloon Program and involvement in previous campaigns across multiple continents. His familiarity with the specific requirements and safety protocols of balloon launches makes him uniquely qualified for this service without necessitating additional training for other videographers. The scope includes comprehensive photography and videography of SPB integration, launch preparations, and operations, targeting completion by May 31, 2025. Key deliverables include produced videos for public promotion and b-roll footage for media use. The vendor must meet several qualifications, including a minimum of ten years of relevant experience, capability to operate in hazardous environments, and proficiency in various lighting conditions. Reimbursement for travel expenses will align with government per diem rates, requiring an itemized invoice. This request exemplifies NASA's structured approach to procuring specialized services in support of scientific endeavors, ensuring compliance with safety and production standards during critical operations.
    SATPC0037256 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
    NASA's Shared Services Center has recommended negotiating solely with The Rodman Production Shoppe for videography services associated with the Balloon Program's FY25 campaign in New Zealand. The selection is based on Mr. Bill Rodman's extensive 10-year experience, specifically in scientific balloon launches across various locations, which includes critical knowledge of photography and videography requirements. Utilizing another vendor would incur significant training time and potential safety risks due to the specialized nature of balloon operations. The document underscores the impracticality of competition in this context, emphasizing the unique qualifications of the chosen vendor to ensure effective and safe documentation of NASA's scientific endeavors.
    SATPC0037256 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf
    NASA/NSSC requires contractor services for on-site videography support during the 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon (SPB) launch campaign. A sole source contract is planned with JABALON LLC, identified as the only provider capable of fulfilling this requirement, under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurements will follow FAR Parts 12 and 13 regulations, with performance expected at NASA/WFF. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541990. Organizations interested in participating must submit their qualifications in writing by 9 a.m. CST on December 26, 2024. Evaluations of qualifications will determine whether a competitive procurement process will proceed, solely at the government’s discretion. Direct personal communications are not permitted in response to this notice. The Center Ombudsman for any inquiries is accessible via the NASA ombudsman webpage. The procurement specialist for this effort is Shanna Patterson, who can be contacted via email. This document underscores NASA's approach to acquiring necessary videography services while emphasizing the procedural framework for interested parties.
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