When SIN 512110 fits
SIN 512110 quick facts
A compact view of the official SIN record from the user's Refresh 32 MAS offerings workbook.
What SIN 512110 covers
512110 Services include writing, directing, shooting, arranging for talent/animation, narration, music and sound effects, duplication, distribution, video scoring; and editing. ^^^^Videotape and film production services will be provided to inform the public and Government agencies about the latest products, services, and/or issues in various outputs such as: industry standard formats, accessibility and video streaming development. Filming in studios, on location, live shows or events may also be required.^^^^NOTE: Any commissions received for media placement will either (a) be returned to the ordering agency or (b) applied as a credit to the cost of the project, whichever the ordering agency prefers.
The official record maps this SIN to NAICS 512110 and PSC T006. Those codes are not the whole strategy, but they help explain how the offering is categorized for buyers and reviewers.
How to prepare the offer story
For service-oriented SINs, keep the service description, labor categories, pricing support, and past-performance examples aligned. A reviewer should be able to see what work is being sold, who performs it, and why the rate story is defensible.
If the SIN is being added through eMod, write down what changes operationally: new scope, new pricing, new files, catalog impact, and who owns maintenance after approval.
Buyer and SEO language to keep straight
Use the SIN number, title, category, and subcategory together: SIN 512110 - Video/Film Production - Professional Services - Marketing and Public Relations. That combination helps a buyer understand the lane quickly and helps the page avoid becoming a vague keyword page.
When writing capability language, explain the actual deliverables and evidence. Do not make the SIN carry the whole message by itself.
What this looks like in practice
Real-world checkHow to test SIN 512110 before building files
Start with the official title and description: Video/Film Production sits under Professional Services > Marketing and Public Relations. Then compare your actual commercial offering to that scope, not only to the NAICS code.
If the fit still looks strong, build the proof stack: offering description, pricing support, past performance or product support, and any SIN-specific files the current GSA instructions require.
- Confirm scope language.
- Check NAICS and PSC signals.
- Match the pricing file to the offering type.
- Keep the support package reviewer-friendly.
Frequently asked questions
Is SIN 512110 part of TDR?
The Refresh 32 workbook marks TDR as Y for this SIN. GSA states that TDR became mandatory across MAS SINs with Refresh 31, so contractors should still verify current contract reporting instructions in official GSA sources.
Can order-level materials be used with SIN 512110?
The workbook marks OLM as Y. OLM treatment should always be verified against the current MAS solicitation, mass modifications, and contract-specific instructions.
Should I pick a SIN only because the NAICS matches?
No. NAICS helps, but SIN selection should be based on the actual offering, official SIN description, category/subcategory, pricing files, and buyer acquisition path.