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Statement of Work May 16, 2014 Multimedia Reporter/Editor/Russian

hours are guaranteed.

2.0 Scope of Work

(a) The Contractor shall perform the following work at the IBB Voice of America Headquarters Building (330 Independence Ave, SW) unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer:

(b) Contractor shall conduct research and write original reports for VOA Russian Service's online products, including coverage of current events and in-depth analytical articles and submit them to a VOA Russian Service editor.

(c) Contractor will conduct interviews with experts and/or officials in a particular field or topic while on location or in studio and participate in live and live-to-tape studio shows as assigned. Contractor will be engaging target audience in an online conversation and co-production of contents through social media.

(d) Contractor will translate news, reports and features from English into Russian and adapt various materials for use in programs and online publications; He/she shall select, research, adapt, edit, proofread and publish, after editorial approval, multi-media content on the Service's website. Contractor should be able to work using contemporary content management systems, like WordPress, and digital asset management tools like DaletPlus.

(e) Contractor shall serve as anchor on live or live-to-tape studio Internet/TV shows and other broadcasts

(f) Contactor will also perform other tasks needed to keep the VOA Russian Service's video programming, and website updated and dynamic.

(g) The ordering period is June 15, 2014 through June 14, 2015.

(h) The quality and efficiency of the services performed by the Contractor shall be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that the Contractor is meeting the requirements of the VOA.

Statement of Work May 16, 2014 Multimedia Reporter/Editor/Russian

(i) VOA may terminate this contract within 60 days prior notice in the event of discontinued need for the Contractor's services or within lesser prior notice as may be appropriate in the event of unsatisfactory performance or improper conduct on the part of the Contractor.

3.0 Reimbursable Items

(a) Travel and Per Diem - The terms and conditions of the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) shall apply to all travel and travel-related matters authorized herein. The Contractor shall be reimbursed at cost for travel-related expenses upon submission of properly substantiated invoices. There shall be no profit allowed on these expenses. The Contractor, in connection with authorized travel, shall be reimbursed for:

1. The cost of economy-class (coach) airfare;

2. Per diem at Government rates prevailing when travel is undertaken; and

3. Miscellaneous expenses incurred in connection with the travel, upon provision of appropriate justification.

(b) The Contracting Officer may ask the Contractor to substantiate related travel expenses by supporting information (e.g., dates, purpose of travel, and per diem) and documentation including receipts for airline travel costs, lodging, parking fees, ground transportation, and other miscellaneous fees in excess of $25.

(c) Other Out-of-Pocket Expenses - Upon presentation of substantiating data to the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall be reimbursed for the following expenses without profit:

1. Passport/visa fees and photographs;

2. Taxi/limousine/bus fares to and from airports; and

3. Official long distance telephone calls from the Contractor's office.

(d) The BBG will not reimburse costs associated with "Local Travel" to/from the Contractor's office to/from BBG Headquarters or for parking at BBG Headquarters. Neither will the BBG reimburse the Contractor for his "travel time". However, the BBG will reimburse the Contractor for costs associated with "Local Travel" to/from the Contractor's office to/from locations to cover stories if applicable. This reimbursement will include mileage (at JTR rates), tolls, and hourly parking.

(e) The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the COR identified in the Contract before incurring any of the above reimbursable expenses.

4.0 SUBMISSION OF DELIVERABLES

(a) All work performed under this contract shall be completed and delivered within the time agreed upon by the Contractor and the ordering office — VOA Russian, and as specified in each task order, oral or written.

Statement of Work May 16, 2014 Multimedia Reporter/Editor/Russian

(b) The work will not be paid, partially or in full, in case it has not been determined to be complete by the VOA Russian Service supervisory staff, and the Contractor was promptly informed of the same immediately after the work has been evaluated.

(c) The Contractor shall advise the ordering office of any anticipated delays within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of an order.

5.0 SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

(a) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice to the COR at the e-mail address listed below: arkadyc@voanews.com or Russian-Service@voanews.com

(b) The Contractor's invoice shall list the number of hours worked, submitted and accepted.

7.0 ACCEPTANCE

(a) The Contractor shall maintain a monthly Attendance Log of all hours worked. A copy of this Attendance log shall be attached to the Contractor's invoice.

(b) COR for this contract is Arkady Cherepansky, VOA Russian Service Assistant Managing Editor. Alternate COR is: Irina Van Dusen, VOA Russian Service Managing Editor (ivandusen@voanews.com)

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