USAGM23RFP0823A -Music Show Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation from the US Agency for Global Media for a new music show on VOA Persian. The solicitation seeks a contractor to produce six one-hour long episodes featuring a single New York-based musical artist performing up to eight songs per episode. Production must take place in a studio venue with a limited audience and include English subtitles for Persian-language content. The government will not disclose the maximum budget but responses should include a proposed price based on understanding the requirements. There is no incumbent and this is a new contracting opportunity.
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Questions and Answers – NY Music Show
1. When approaching this project, is it essential that the live production element is done on a big stage in front of a large crowd? Or is there creative leeway here in how we showcase the musical artists?
A. In the solicitation VOA is requesting a limited audience (As stated on SOW page 9, SCOPE). Please also refer to the studio and set design requirements on page 12.
2. How many artists will be featured in each episode?
A. This can be found in the solicitation. One artist for each episode (As stated on SOW page 12: 6. Set Design/Requirements)
3. Are all artists expected to be New York based?
A. This can be found in the solicitation. Yes (As stated on SOW page 9: Background and Objectives.)
4. How many songs will each artist perform in each episode?
A. This can be found in the solicitation. Up to eight songs in each episode. (As stated on SOW page 9: Scope)
5. Do you have a tentative time line for this production?
A. This can be found in the solicitation. A six -month (6) preferred timeline has been outlined. Each offeror may propose their own. (As stated on SOW page 12: Production Schedule.)
6. Will the shows be filmed in front of an audience?
A. This can be found in the solicitation; The Music Show will be recorded in front of a limited-guest audience at a venue. (As stated on SOW page 9: Scope)
7. Will the show be in English or Persian language?
A. The monologues and the intro’s that are done in Persian will require English subtitles.
Remaining programming is in English and requires Persian subtitles.
8. Is there a requirement for this to be a union or can it be a non-union production?
A. There is no requirement for union production.
9. Will there be pre-recorded segments required to be played into the studio / included in the final edited show?
A. No recorded segment. Music will be performed in the studio venue.
10. Is there any foreign travel expected for this production?
A. No
11. What is the maximum budget figure proposed for this project?
A. The government does not disclose its maximum budget figure. Each offeror is required to submit a price proposal based on their understanding of the requirement and the steps needed to deliver the tv ready series. Price is a factor in selecting an awardee.
12. The RFP says each episode is one-hour long. Can you please let me know if we need to leave any room for commercials / ads? Or is that 60 minutes a hard 60?
A. There are no commercials or ads. It is a hard 60 minutes.
13. Will these episodes need any subtitles in English or other languages as a part of the deliverables? If yes, can you please provide the languages needed?
A. The monologues and the intro’s that are done in Persian will require English subtitles.
Remaining programming is in English and requires Persian subtitles.
14. Do you want all three volumes of the proposal sent as separate attachments?
Or do you just want the budget volume delivered separately?
A. This can be found in the solicitation (page 1). Three separate volumes: Volume 1 for
Technical Proposal; Volume 2 for Past Performance and Volume 3 for Price.
15. Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent? If not new, can you provide the previous contract number?
A. This is a new requirement. There is no incumbent nor past contract number.
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