SOW_-_TV_Host_and_Radio_Anchor-English_News-FINAL.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Non-Personal Services Television Host and Radio Anchor Voice of America English Division Washington DC

1.0 Introduction

The Voice of America's English Division has a requirement for a talent vendor (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") to provide television/radio anchoring/hosting services as a Television Host and Radio Anchor as described below. The work shall be performed on an Assignment basis. In addition, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for actual expenses as stated below. The Contractor’s assignment rate shall include overhead (e.g., health insurance), general and administrative cost (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.

(b) For purposes of this SOW, an Assignment is anchoring/hosting a single English television/radio program as outlined in the Scope of Work. The Contractor shall be required to complete the assignment during the designated production time for the program. The Contractor shall be required to complete the assignment by the deadline stated below. The Contractor's 'start time' and "duration of effort" is a business decision on the Contractor's part and does not influence the "per assignment" rate stated in the contract.

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).

(a) The contractor shall support the division by completing work assignments anchoring and hosting English television/radio programs.

(b) Writing and editing the script, developing questions to ask the guests on the program, delivering the script on-air and moderating an interview or panel discussion for the duration of the program.

Expertise:

· Expertise anchoring and hosting broadcast quality radio and television programs

· Experience writing, developing and editing scripts. Expertise in developing interview questions to ask guests on programs.

· Expertise as an on-air moderator

3.0 Deliverables

Deliverables are submitted within a specified timeframe. This specified time will be arranged by the Contracting Officer Representative.

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. Schedule and times of performing assignments 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.