Attachment_02_Statment_of_Work.docx

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PNW

IDIQ Science Writers

ATTACHMENT 02

STATEMENT OF WORK

SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE

Research and writing of Science Findings a 6-page periodical published 10 to 12 times a year by the Pacific Northwest Research Station. This is an option-year contract. Awardees also may have the opportunity to bid on writing projects for other periodical and occasional publications, including brochures, Web content, and video scripts that deliver updates on scientific research and communicate findings to diverse audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.

The anticipated award shall be a Base Period of 12 months with the potential for up to (but not guaranteed) 4 years option periods. There will be a minimum of 1 issue per year and maximum of 10 issues per year at the same rate. Contractor is paid per issue following satisfactory submittal of each issue.

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR SCIENCE FINDINGS

1. The contractor will gather information on a pre-selected topic by interviewing scientists and land managers who were involved with the research project. Additional research includes reading up to 4 scientific papers that vary from 20 to 100 pages each.

2. The contractor will follow an established format and identify and concisely write:

· A 200-word summary

· 3 to 5 key findings (approx. 100-120 words)

· 3 to 5 land management implications (approx. 75-125 words)

· A 2000-word description of the science findings from a single study or several closely related studies that have been previously published in a peer reviewed publication. The target audience includes land managers, policymakers, natural resource professionals, and interested citizens. The write-up emphasizes the practical significance of these findings for land managers and policymakers. The text should stimulate the reader’s interest by:

a. Translating highly technical scientific information into lay language

b. Providing context so the relevance of the information is readily apparent

c. Relating science to the challenges of making decisions about land management

d. Providing interesting quotes from the scientists and other interviewees that illustrate key points

· A biography for featured scientist(s) (approx. 100 words per biography) and obtain a head shot of the featured scientist(s)

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL:

· Find 2 short historical or literary quotations that are relevant to the topic.

· Compile a reading list of 3 to 5 relevant articles or other publications.

· Obtain 7 to 9 photos and/or figures from the featured scientist(s) related to the science findings and write captions for each. Photos and figures should be provided electronically as individual files. Photos will be JPG or TIFF files with a minimum resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi) when reproduced at approximately 4 inches by 5 inches.

· Provide featured scientist(s) and managing editor with a preliminary draft for their review and work with them to resolve any issues regarding the accuracy of content or tone and style of delivery.

· Submit the final draft electronically in Microsoft Word along with photos and figures to the managing editor 8 weeks from assignment.

3. Contractor must have sufficient understanding of science and natural resources to translate complex scientific information and make it interesting and accessible to a broad audience of non-specialists, including land managers, policy makers and interested citizens.

ADDITIONAL CONTRACT DETAILS

1. Contractors must supply a lump sum bid for each Task Order writing a single issue of Science Findings.

2. The contractor does not own the copyright to any work or writing produced for Science Findings.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The contractor will be given a 1-to-2 page description of the science finding, and an email of introduction will be sent informing the featured scientist(s) that the contractor will be contacting him/her for an interview.

COR: Rhonda Mazza Email: rmazza@fs.fed.us Telephone: 503-808-2132

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Period: 06/15/2018 through 05/31/2019

POTENTIAL OPTION PERIODS

Option Period 01: 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 Option Period 02: 06/01/2020 through 05/31/2021 Option Period 03: 06/01/2021 through 05/31/2022 Option Period 03: 06/01/2022 through 05/31/2023

Attachment 02