VOA_Russian_Translating_services.docx

Statement of Work Category IV-B.2 January 2018 Combination Services

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Voice of America's Russian Service has a requirement for a talent vendor (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") to provide translating services 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 per-assignment rate shall include overhead (e.g., health insurance), G&A, and profit. All work shall be performed in accordance with "The VOA Journalistic Code" and Best Practices. No minimum assignments are guaranteed.

2.0 Scope of Work

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

(a) Contractor shall translate/adapt from English to Russian four to eight in-depth background reports, correspondent reports, or TV video packages per shift; or provide simultaneous live translations for Live or Live-to-tape TV/digital streaming broadcasts. Number of articles is determined by the Managing Editor and/or shift editor, and it is dependent upon the length and complexity of the piece.

(b) Contractor will make sure that translation and adaptation is accurate, containing no significant errors and requiring only minor editing. Translations are up to date with correct broadcast terminology and current target area language usage, and written in a tone and style that is most appealing to the audience and appropriate to the medium. Work meets VOA’s standard for accuracy, grammar, style and adaptation. Translator/adaptor consistently consults reference aid as needed to solve terminology issues before passing work to editors.

(c) The ordering period is February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2020.

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.

(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 of detailed work completed and accepted by the Government to the COR at the address listed below:

IPP.gov Broadcasting Board of Governors Cohen Building - Room 3700 330 Independence Ave., SW Attn: Irina Van Dusen

(b) The Contractor’s invoice shall list: (1) the BPA and Call order number, (2) date of invoice, (3) the days for which assignments/hours are being billed for work performed; (4) description of assignment or the programs produced, and (5) any approved reimbursable expenses, if any.

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 Irina Van Dusen, VOA Russian Managing Editor. Alternate COR is: Yuliya Appel, Assistant Managing Editor (yappel@voanews.com)

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