Sample Tasks .docx

SAMPLE TASKS

ARL Video and Streaming May 24, 2022

Task 1:

The Government requires the creation of four (4) 3–8-minute videos to showcase current capabilities of various Subject Mater Experts (SMEs).

Purpose: Each video will showcase work that an SME is responsible for completing. Two (2) videos will be filmed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. One (1) video will be filmed at Adelphi Laboratory Center, Adelphi, MD. One (1) video will be filmed at an ARL location to be determined.

Primary Audience: Partners, Colleagues and General Public

Production Details:

· Two (2) videos will be filmed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

· One (1) video will be filmed at Adelphi Laboratory Center, Adelphi, MD.

· One (1) video will be filled at ARL location to be determined.

· Videos are intended for public release.

· Video shall include shooting interviews, b-roll, stock footage, possible voice over, studio recording time, 2D or 3D graphic support and video editing.

· Creation of story boards and scriptwriting will be coordinated with a government representative at the government site.

· Videos will be created using formats in accordance with the Base Performance Work Statement (PWS) (section C.4.2).

Distribution Medium: Final video copy will be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) via SAFE site in accordance with the Base PWS (section C.4.2.3(j))

Key Points to be communicated in Proposal:

· Present hours and labor categories needed for work with government scriptwriter to create storyboard and script.

· Present hours and labor categories needed for pre-production.

· Present hours and labor categories needed for video production, to include b-roll, based on video requirements.

· Present a description of equipment necessary for sound and light to produce videos and any associated price for utilizing the equipment.

· Present a description of equipment necessary for all cables and video mixing equipment to produce videos and any associated price for utilizing the equipment.

· Present hours and labor categories needed for production acting and voice over talent based on video requirements.

· Present hours and labor categories needed for post-production first edit including: editing, b-roll, stock footage, studio time for voice over work, and adding any 2D/3D graphics, based on video requirements.

· Present hours and labor categories needed for post-production second edit after government review of the first edit (assume review of this edit will be provided electronically and within 24-48 hours of edit submission)

· Present hours and labor categories needed for post-production third edit after government review of the second edit (assume this edit will be the final edit and approval will be provided electronically by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 24-48 hours of edit submission).

· Present price for distribution of the videos via physical portable hard drive format within 48 hours from conclusion and approval of the final edit.

· Present the price elements within the format indicated in the Base PWS (Annex 1). Add and subtract necessary labor categories as needed.

Travel:

Provide Travel Costs for:

Completion of all video production elements including but not limited to: storyboard and script consultation, pre-production, production, and any post-production travel required. Travel shall to the maximum possible extent be provided via electronic media and shall be in accordance with the guidelines set in the Base PWS (section C.7)

Task 2- The Government requires a video streaming event, for two (2) consecutive days, for 12 hours of streaming. Event will feature campaign overviews, keynote speakers, and briefings that will all need to be streamed to the public. Provide streaming quality based on Base order PWS (section C.4.1).

Purpose: The video streaming will provide information to the public on ARL’s prominent innovations.

Primary Audience: Government Agencies, Partners, and General Public

Production Details:

· Video streaming will be filmed at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD.

· Video streaming event is intended for public release.

· Video streaming will be created using formats in accordance with the Base Performance Work Statement (PWS) (section C.4.1).

Distribution Medium: Final video copy will be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) via SAFE site in accordance with the Base PWS (section C.4.1)

· Present total price for labor hours and labor categories needed to stream resource for 12 hours over 2 days.

· Present price for hours and labor categories needed for two (2) location camera shots for single streaming feed.

· Present a description and price (to rent if applicable) of equipment necessary for sound and light to produce event and any associated price for utilizing the equipment.

· Present a description and price (to rent if applicable) of equipment necessary for all cables and video mixing equipment to produce stream and any associated price for utilizing the equipment.

· Present price of providing the electronic format of the recording within 24 hours after event concludes.

· Present price of providing the physical portable hard drive format of the recording within 72 hours after event concludes.

Travel:

Provide Travel Costs for:

One (1) trip for all the appropriate contractor staff to ARL for the two (2) days required for the filming of the proposed video streaming event under task 2. Travel shall to the maximum possible extent be provided via electronic media and shall be in accordance with the guidelines set in the Base PWS (section C.7)

Contracting Officer:

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