Custom Photography

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide custom, high‑resolution photographic services for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The work includes planning, executing, and delivering a series of photo shoots that capture diverse populations (seniors, children, multi‑generational families, individuals with disabilities, etc.) for use in brochures, web pages, videos, and other outreach materials. Deliverables consist of 50 final images per shoot, with all‑media rights in perpetuity, standard post‑production, and a 2‑3‑week turnaround after brief approval. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery order with a base period of one year (09/29/2026‑09/28/2027) and two optional one‑year extensions. Work will be performed primarily in Baltimore, Maryland, but shoots may occur at various locations as required. Vendors must demonstrate expertise in high‑end commercial/editorial photography, studio lighting, talent coordination, and advanced digital post‑processing. • Provide 50 high‑quality images per shoot, covering specified themes (cultural diversity, health‑care settings, lifestyle, etc.). • Manage talent recruitment, location scouting, prop acquisition, and shot‑list development per CMS guidelines. • Deliver images with all‑media, perpetual usage rights for print, web, video, and multimedia. • Complete post‑production (RAW processing, color grading, retouching) within 2‑3 weeks of brief approval. • Support a base period of 12 months with two optional 12‑month extensions; work performed in Baltimore, MD. • Submit a firm‑fixed‑price quotation by September 16, 2026, and provide a technical narrative (max 10 pages) covering approach, personnel, and past performance.