CD_Music License_SOW DRAFT For RFI M00264-RFI-023.docx

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Attached to: M00264-RFI-023- USMC Communication Directorate (CD)- Music and Sound Effects Licensing Package
Solicitation number: M00264-RFI-023
Issued by: United States Marine Corps

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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a Marine Corps Communication Directorate music and sound effects licensing package. The Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO) is seeking a comprehensive royalty-free audio library through a "buy-out" style licensing arrangement with a one-time annual payment structure. The contractor must provide access to a full professional-quality music and sound effects library with perpetual usage rights, unlimited use across unlimited projects, worldwide usage rights, and synchronization capabilities for video and multimedia applications. All content must be delivered through a user-friendly platform with search and organization functionality, and the contractor must provide customer support and technical assistance.

The requirement specifies that only established commercial entities with pre-existing catalogues are eligible; independent artists and bands are not acceptable. The licensing agreement must be royalty-free with no future royalty obligations, prohibit copyright ownership transfer, and restrict use to official Marine Corps Communication Directorate projects only, with no resale or redistribution permitted. The period of performance is one year from award, during which downloaded content retains perpetual usage rights. The contractor must accept payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) instructions per DFARS 252.232-7006. This is currently issued as a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes, not a formal solicitation.

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Statement of Work (SOW) Marine Corps Communication Directorate Music and Sound Effects Licensing Package

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1. Background The Marine Corps Communication Directorate, Production and Engagement Branch, requires a comprehensive music and sound effects package to support official communication products, multimedia productions, and engagement initiatives. These audio assets will enhance video productions, digital media, and other communication materials in support of the Directorate’s mission.

2. Objective The objective of this requirement is to provide a comprehensive music and sound effects package that provides royalty-free audio content under a perpetual licensing agreement. The Directorate seeks a "buy-out" style arrangement that allows for a one-time annual payment in exchange for permanent usage rights, without recurring licensing fees or future royalty obligations.

3. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide:

· A comprehensive library of professional-quality music tracks and sound effects

· Royalty-free audio content with perpetual usage rights

· A "buy-out" licensing arrangement allowing one-time annual payment

· Unlimited use of licensed audio in official Marine Corps Communication Directorate projects

· Worldwide usage rights for all licensed content

· Rights to synchronize music and sound effects with video, multimedia, and digital communication products

· Access to download, search, and organize audio assets via a user-friendly platform

4. Licensing Requirements The licensing agreement shall:

· Provide royalty-free, perpetual usage rights for all downloaded content

· Allow unlimited use across an unlimited number of projects

· Include worldwide usage rights

· Permit synchronization of audio with video, multimedia, and communication products

· Allow use for official Marine Corps Communication Directorate projects only

· Not transfer copyright ownership of the audio content

· Prohibit resale, redistribution, or standalone use of audio files outside authorized projects

5. Deliverables The contractor shall provide:

· Access to the full audio library upon award

· Documentation outlining licensing terms and usage rights

· User access credentials for designated personnel

· Customer support and technical assistance as needed

6. Period of Performance The period of performance shall be one (1) year from date of award, with perpetual usage rights retained for all content downloaded during the active subscription period.

7. Government Furnished Information The Marine Corps Communication Directorate will designate authorized users within the Production and Engagement Branch to access and utilize the licensed content.

8. Acceptance Criteria Acceptance will be based on:

· Access to the full music and sound effects library

· Confirmation of perpetual licensing rights

· Compliance with royalty-free and buy-out requirements

· Functionality of the delivery platform

******We are not accepting Independent Artist or bands.************************* *****You must be a commerical entity with an already established catalogue.*****

9. Security and Usage Restrictions All content shall be used strictly for official Marine Corps Communication Directorate purposes. Audio content shall not be resold, redistributed, or used independently by outside authorized projects.

10. Vendor Payment Vendor must be able to accept payment through the WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023) https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.232-7006-wide-area-workflow-payment-instructions.

DISTRIBUTION: DoW COMMUNITY ONLY

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