B--Intend to Award Notice Trivue Entertainment
ID: DOIGFBO240082Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- COMMUNICATIONS (B553)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ef429a2a21e14860b223d7be74e7d18a/view
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a contract to Trivue Entertainment for the production of a 5-minute educational video focused on the significance of Landsat data in Earth observation. The primary objective of this procurement is to create a compelling video that will inform the public about the applications of Landsat data in environmental monitoring, agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management, with a requirement for the video to be aired at least 500 times within the first three months of its release. This initiative is crucial for enhancing public engagement with Earth observation science, leveraging Trivue's unique capabilities and exclusive rights to the PBS-sponsored "Spotlight On" series, which is expected to reach a minimum of 3 million viewers. The project is scheduled for completion by September 18, 2024, and interested parties can contact Patrick Anderson at panderson@usgs.gov or 703-648-7380 for further details.

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    Anderson, Patrick
    (703) 648-7380
    panderson@usgs.gov
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a contract to Trivue Entertainment for the production of a 5-minute educational video about Landsat, which is vital for Earth observation and understanding ecological changes. The video's primary goal is to inform the public about the significance of Landsat data in areas such as environmental monitoring, agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management. To maximize impact, it is required to air at least 500 times within the first three months. The project is scheduled for completion by September 18, 2024. Justification for sole-source procurement cites Trivue's unique capabilities, including exclusive rights to the educational "Spotlight On" series, which guarantees extensive viewership and alignment with public interest through PBS sponsorship. The segment's expected reach includes a minimum of 3 million viewers, complemented by potential use on social media channels without additional costs. This ensures a broad dissemination of knowledge regarding Landsat, reinforcing USGS’s mission to heighten public engagement with Earth observation science.
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