B08_SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF AUDIO/VIDEO MEDIA

I. BACKGROUND & PURPOSE

The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (FAPLIC), operated by the National

Park Service, supports the appropriate use and enjoyment of Alaska's public lands and resources through "one-stop shopping" for public lands information, trip-planning assistance, and resource education. This center was established by an act of Congress in Section 1305 of the Alaska

National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980.

In 2008 FAIR moved to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center (MTCVC) on the south bank of the Chena River. The Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tanana Chiefs

Cultural Programs, and Denakkanaaga, the regional Alaska Native Eider's organization, are also located within the Morris Thompson Center. These organizations share the 9,000 square feet of exhibit space, the 100-seat theater, and the classroom.

In 2017 an Audio Description Tour (ADT) for the blind was installed using the Durateq delivery system. Equipment was provided and the system was configured to play audio described video content but at the time the videos were not Audio Described (AD). That deficiency is in the process of being corrected. Expectation is this effort will be complete prior to the end of the calendar year.

The purpose of this contract is to install and test the described media for visitors who are blind or have low vision multiple videos shown in exhibits at the Public Lands Information Center in

Fairbanks, Alaska.

II. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

Using the Government provided media the contractor shall install complete and working accessibility compliant audiovisual systems and media for nine exhibits and two videos for the theater. Four of the exhibit videos include separate attraction loops.

A. Exhibits

1. Final testing for exhibits shall be performed on Government provided

Durateq hand-held receivers. Durateq receivers were previously programmed with frequencies to match each exhibit. The ADT includes seven AD live feeds.

2. The existing exhibit videos and command program are installed on microSD memory cards and operating on Brightsign players. Three videos are button activated, three are motion activated, and three automatically loop.

3. Videos are initiated utilizing a .brs file installed on the player memory cards. The contractor shall edit the .brs command file as needed and install and test AD audio files for each of the exhibits including the attraction loops.

4. Audio description files will be provided to the contractor as .mp3 files. A web link to access the media and command files will be provided following award of the contract.

5. The contractor shall install and configure the AD files for playback on the existing Brightsign players.

6. The contractor shall provide new, preloaded and configured memory cards.

7. Following successful testing at the park, the contractor shall copy new or modified files from the contractor provided memory cards to the existing memory cards.

III. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The NPS anticipates a period of performance period starting in December 2022 and ending May 31, 2023 to include final review and approval.

IV. REVIEW AND APPROVAL

A Government Representative shall notify the contractor, in writing, of approval or rejection of each deliverable within 15 calendar days of contractor submission. Any additions or corrections shall be completed and returned to the Government within 15 calendar days.

In the event the Government delays comments beyond the period specified, the contractor shall be entitled to a day-for-day extension in the final completion.

V. DELIVERABLES AND DESTINATION POINT

All deliverables shall be shipped Free On Board (FOB) Destination, within Consignee’s premises, with all shipping and transportation costs prepaid. Deliverables shall be shipped by either registered or certified mail to ensure that shipments can be traced, if lost.

The contractor shall furnish the following deliverables:

A. Delivery and Installation:

1. Closeout package which includes photographs of installation, equipment manuals, and drawings.

Delivery and Installation Address:

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center

National Park Service

101 Dunkel Street, Suite 110

Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

VI. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The contractor shall be responsible for security and protection of Government-Furnished

Property or materials provided in connection with this contract.

VII. ON-SIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Working in a Federal building or Federally controlled indoor workspaces: In order to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of all

Federal employees, onsite contractors, visitors to Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor workspaces, and other individuals interacting with the Federal workforce, employees under the subject contract who are required to work on site in

Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor worksites must comply with requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/.

VIII. TRAVEL

The contractor shall travel one time to the park to perform installation and testing.