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STATEMENT OF WORK - SERVICE

DVD Encoding, Authoring, Duplication and Cardboard Packaging Contract CMS is in need of a contractor to encode, author and duplicate DVD in shrink-wrapped cardboard packaging. CMS will provide specific content and Beta master tapes to the contractor.

1. Transfer of Closed Captioning to DVD Masters Subtitling

CMS will provide closed captioning for each show that will need to have subtitles available on it. The subtitles should be available through an option and not open for all to see. Option for subtitles should be visible from the main screen. CMS will also provide files of captioning text for subtitles.

2. Encoding and Authoring

DVDs will require encoding and authoring of Beta masters to DVD formats. CMS will need each program and DVD authored to include a main screen with menu. This includes a graphic that CMS will provide to contractor for the background for each DVD. Contractor shall mimic on the actual DVD the numbers and titles that are on the packaging. Contractor shall add a graphic next to each title for selection and use on computer or DVD player. CMS will mail all master versions to contractor upon award to begin work. Contractor will submit 2 copies of the draft DVDs to CMS for review. Upon completion, the contractor will submit 2 copies of the final master DVDs to CMS. Contractor will submit estimates for DVD-5 and DVD-9 formats.

3. Reproduction

The contractor shall, in collaboration with CMS, reproduce DVD sets with full color printing on the disc, full color 6-panel packaging, DVDs inserted in each package, and shrink wrapping of the DVD package. The contractor shall submit a prototype of the artwork and packaging in advance for CMS review and approval. The contractor shall submit estimates for DVD-5 and DVD-9 using the template provided.

The DVDs will be bulk shipped back to 2 different CMS addresses.

CMS, Tribal Affairs Group 7500 Security Blvd Mailstop S1-20-21 Baltimore MD 21244 CMS Warehouse, Receiving Clerk

7500 Security Blvd

Baltimore, MD 21244-1850

Template, packaging artwork files, and Beta masters for the first job will be submitted upon contract award.

Price quotes should include the following specifications:

Encoding, Authoring, Transfer of Closed Captioning

DVD-5

DVD-9

2 DVDs (up to 8 master tapes)

3 DVDs (up to 12 master tapes)

2 DVD with 6 panel wrap

3 DVD with 6 panel wrap