BROADCAST_JOURNALIST_-_SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Non-Personal Service

BROADCAST JOURNALIST

1.0 Introduction

The Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) has a requirement for a Broadcast Journalist

(hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”) to provide non-personal services as described below. The work shall be performed on an hourly basis. The work shall be performed on a

Fixed-Price-Labor-Hour basis. The Contractor’s rate shall include overhead (e.g., benefits), general and administrative (G&A), and profit. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all obligations under the term of this purchase order (PO). The contractor shall at all times adhere to the standards and principles in the Voice of

America Journalistic Code and shall request pre-approval before engaging in outside speaking and writing that might give rise to an actual or perceived violation of the Code.

2.0 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall perform the following work at OCB (4201 NW 77 th

Ave. Miami, Fl.

33166) unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer. It is the responsibility of the contractor to possess adequate equipment to perform duties off site.

2.1 Contractor shall perform the following services upon direction of the Contracting

Officers Representative (COR):

Requirements:

Performs a combination of services that will include researching, interviewing, writing and voicing original news stories and reports.

Ability to adapt broadcast material for Radio, Television and Internet about events in Cuba, the U.S. and other countries.

Produces and edits creative audio reports (CRs) on Adobe Audition digital technology.

Demonstrates ability to record and process interviews by phone, live face to face or on the field.

Should have extensive knowledge of Cuba, its people, culture, institutions and political situation.

Ability to adapt English material to Spanish.

Must command different information means to validate the comprehensiveness, accuracy and balance of news products.

Demonstrates high standards of radio broadcast journalism and news experience.

Ability to function as news announcer on live or pre-recorded news bulletins or newscasts.

The Contractor shall at all times adhere to the standards and principles in the Voice of

America Journalistic Code and shall request pre-approval before engaging in outside speaking and writing that might give rise to an actual or perceived violation of the Code.

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Facilities Services or Information

The Government will furnish office space, expendable supplies, and equipment(e.g., PC with Lan connection, camera, laptop, fax and telephone) if necessary solely for the

Contractor’s use while performing the work prescribed herein.

4.0 Time of Performance: OCB is a 24/7 news/program operation and the schedule will vary depending on the need of the government. Normal duty hours will be

(Monday through Friday, subject to change). Weekends and Federal holidays may be required based on the needs of the government.

5.0 Submission of Deliverables: To be submitted to the COR for acceptance in accordance with OCB standards. The time of delivery will be determined by the COR based on the needs of the government.

6.0 Submission of Invoices:

(a) The Contractor shall submit an original monthly invoice to the COR or the person identified in Block 21 of the OF-347 at the address listed below:

Office of Cuba Broadcasting

4201 NW 77

th

Avenue

Miami, Florida 33166

(b) The Contractor’s monthly invoice shall list: (a) the number of hours submitted and accepted.

(c) Pursuant to the Prompt Payment Act, OCB will pay the invoice within 30 days of either: (1) receipt of the invoice or (2) acceptance of services; whichever is later.

7.0 Building Access/ID Card

Contractor shall enter the main entrance of OCB Building and report to the Security Manager, and submit a request for a OCB ID card via the Contractor Verification System (CVS). Upon verification and notification of an approved application, the contractor will report to the Security Manager’s officer for issuance of an ID Card. Days and hours of availability daily Monday-Friday.

This ID Card must be carried at all times while performing duties and must be used to access Cohen Building

7.1 NOTE: If contractor fails to pass a security background check, the contract will be terminated.

8.0 Award Duration: The period of performance is anticipated to start November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. This will include a base period of three (3) months and three (3) option periods of three (3) months each.

9.0 Business Ethics and Conduct: The Contractor shall conduct itself with the highest degree of integrity and honesty and during the term of its relationship with the Agency shall maintain a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics in accordance with the VOA Journalistic Code. See attached VOA Journalistic Code.

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