ATT2_SOW-SCIENCE WRITING.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Science Writing Services. This contract requires science writers and editors who can work with scientists to translate forest and natural resources science into written formats designed for decision-makers; natural resource managers; industrial and private landowners; and the general public. The writing needs are for the translation of scientific literature for a general audience. Experience as a scientific writer/editor is essential to successful performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall be available from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, EST, Monday through Friday for Government personnel to contact them.

2. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

At home or in appropriate office setting of contractor’s choice.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

The Government shall not furnish office space, equipment, or business management support necessary to accomplish the items described in this task statement.

4. APPPLICABLE GUIDANCE

A designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on staff of the SRS Headquarters Science Delivery Group will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the contract including but not limited to inspection. COR has authority to designate Government Inspectors to aid with inspection of work accomplished under this contract.

In general, work covered by this contract includes creating and editing magazine articles, brochures, fact sheets, how-to pamphlets, posters, and similar printed and electronic materials related to land management issues and forest science research. The contractor shall provide scientific reporting, interviewing, editing, and writing services, and will revise writing in response to government reviewer comments. The writer is not responsible for photos, layout, or publishing.

a. How to use this plan

1. Scheduling. Work will begin upon contract award, and will be accomplished as needed. Work will be performed Monday through Friday for up to 8 hours per work day or as agreed upon by the COR and the contractor, and completed within the periods of time specified on purchase order and in this quality assurance plan.

2. Sampling procedures. COR or designate will review work in progress and completed work.

3. Inspection procedures. COR or designate will review work.

4. Documentation. COR will give notice of noncompliance to Contractor for any work less that is not in compliance with objectives of the contract work statement. COR will issue cure notices if work is not performed in a timely manner or if work does not comply with contract work statement.

b. Payment deduction formula

Payment deduction formula is computed by deducting the contract price of work not completed in a timely manner or work that does not comply with the contract from the invoice.

c. Performance Requirements

Performance Objective

The science writer/editor contractor is responsible for providing:

· All work in current industry-standard software.

· Manuscripts of original writing and scientific reporting based on solid research that includes but is not limited to review of scientific and technical background articles, and interviews with subject experts. Writer will revise writing in response to comments from COR or COR’s designate. Manuscripts will clearly and accurately translate scientific and technical findings into language for a general audience who include decision-makers, natural resource managers, industrial and private landowners, and the general public. (The writer is not responsible for photos, layout, or publishing.)

· Deliverables to the Science Delivery Group that include but are not limited to an electronic file of finished manuscript as well as background research material and other items specified by COR.

Performance Measures Performance Standards

a) Quality

Per direction of the COR

b) Timeliness

By close of business on the date established by the COR

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