SOW_-_Radio_News_and_Multimedia_Reporter_-_Final.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Non-Personal Services Radio News and Multimedia Reporter(s) Several Positions Voice of America English Division Washington DC

1.0 Introduction

The Voice of America's English Division /News Programs Service has a requirement for a talent vendor (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") to provide writing, production and voicing services as a Radio Newscaster as described below. The work shall be performed on a Fixed–Price-Labor-Hour basis. In addition, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for actual expenses as stated below. The Contractor’s hourly rate shall include overhead (e.g. health insurance, G&A, and profit. All work shall be performed in accordance with "The VOA Journalistic Code". The contractor must 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 the Broadcasting Board of Governors International Broadcasting Board of Governors (IBB), Voice of America (VOA), Washington D.C. Headquarters Building (330 Independence Avenue; Washington DC 20237) unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer:

Contractor will be responsible for the performance of items forthwith:

(j) The Contractor understands that preparation and delivery of hourly newscasts does not provide time for scheduled breaks.

(l) The Contractor will work a mutually agreed upon schedule that can fall at any time within a 24-hour day and seven-day work week, including holidays.

Expertise:

· Ability to prepare newscasts and deliver on-air delivery of newscasts. Newscasts must be accurate, complete and within compliance of professional broadcast standards.

· Expertise in broadcasts news delivery and writing of newscasts

· Expertise in broadcast voicing for newscasts

· Professional and broadcast quality expertise in producing per item (d) under Scope of Work

Note: Required training on equipment and software programs needed to perform the job will be provided and the Contractor will be paid his/her standard hourly rate for required training.

3.0 Deliverables

Written Newscast Scripts and associated sound- files intended for broadcast use must be submitted no less than ten minutes before airtime Voicing of hourly newscast shall be performed live, and within Voice of America established procedures

4.0 Contractor Performance Evaluation Criteria:

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 Government.

5.0 Approximate number of hours, Holidays and Weekends

VOA is a 24/7 news/program operation and the schedule will vary depending on the need of the Government. During inclement weather, the Contractor is expected to report on time and perform based on the needs of the Government. The contractor may be required to provide service on Federal holidays and weekend work.

Preparation and delivery of hourly newscasts will not provide time for scheduled breaks. A mutually agreed upon schedule that can fall at any time within a 24-hour day and seven-day work week, including Government holidays will be coordinated by the Contracting Officer Representative.

6.0 Building Access/ID Card

Contractor shall enter the main entrance of Cohen Building and report to the Security Manager, and submit a request for a VOA 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

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

7.0 Award Duration

Three Years from date of award to commence on or about September 1, 2017 and no later than September 15, 2017.

8.0 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 Charter and the VOA Journalistic Code.