Music Video Production

The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur’s Public Diplomacy Section seeks a single‑award contract (Solicitation No. 19MY3026Q0011) to produce a collaborative music video commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence (“Freedom 250”). The contractor must deliver a final video no longer than three minutes, ready for online posting by June 30 2026, with the period of performance beginning in May 2026. All work will be performed in Malaysia and the final product must include global, perpetual distribution rights transferred to the Department of State; the contractor must secure all necessary rights, licenses, and releases and detail this approach in the proposal. Proposals (quoted in Malaysian Ringgit, not to exceed MYR 117,000) are due electronically to the Contracting Officer by 12:00 noon on May 19 2026. Quotations above USD 40,000 require an active SAM.gov registration, and the offer must be held for 60 calendar days. Required proposal elements include: a defined music direction (genre, lyrical concept), artist profiles (emerging or mid‑tier talent acceptable, preferably English or bilingual English/Bahasa Malaysia), proof of at least 30 years of composing/songwriting/producing experience in the Malaysian music industry (applies to both contractor and any subcontractor musicians), a detailed budget, identification of any subcontractors, and at least two past‑performance references with website links. No insurance is required. Questions may be directed to Procurement Agent Jason Kwang (kwangwh@state.gov) during regular business hours.

Notice ID

8576dc313751433f9554d5ca0482361a

Solicitation Number

19MY3026Q0011

NAICS Code

512110

Classification Code

T006