FM_Music_Programmers_-_FINAL.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Radio Programmer/Production Specialist

Voice of America Programming Directorate

1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Voice of America’s (VOA) Programming Directorate has a requirement for a highly-motivated, independent, creative individual to serve as a radio music programmer and production specialist in its FM programming office. The talent vendor (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”) shall provide services to develop music catalogues and create rundowns for FM radio channels targeting specific international markets, with specific responsibilities detailed below.

The work shall be performed on an hourly basis. In addition, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for actual expenses as stated below. The Contractor’s rate shall include overhead (e.g., health insurance), G&A, and profit. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all obligations under the terms of this contract. The contractor shall at all times adhere to the standards of the BBG.

The Contractor shall provide his or her services as directed by the VOA Director of

Programming (or the Director of Programming’s designees). The VOA Director of

Programming (and designees) will accept and review all services and deliverables.

2.0 TASK OVERVIEW

(A) The Contractor shall be responsible for assisting with the programming and production needs of multiple stations concurrently, including coordinating efforts and timelines with various departments, both within and outside of VOA.

(B) The Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling and editing music logs (in

Powergold and Dalet) for high-quality, tightly-formatted FM stations strongly targeted to specific markets overseas, especially in Africa.

(C) The Contractor shall also be responsible for producing creative, high quality production elements specifically tailored to the needs of multiple FM markets. This includes IDs, jingles, promos, PSAs and other interstitial programming as needed.

(D) On a periodic basis, the Contractor may be required to review and incorporate market research, in order to update or adjust music databases for specific markets.

(E) On a periodic basis, the Contractor may be required to assist with the planning and implementation of new radio stations and expansion into new markets.

(F) The Contractor’s work may be accomplished individually, or at times in collaboration with other VOA staff members and/or other contractors, as authorized by the Deputy Director of the

Programming Directorate and his/her designees.

(G) The Contractor’s work assignments will be made by the Deputy Director of the Programming

Directorate, and his or her designees. The contractor’s work assignments will made according to the needs of the office.

(H) The Contractor’s work products shall be produced primarily between established business hours, Monday through Friday, as well as on federal holidays, according to the need of the

Programming Directorate. Some weekends, evenings, and unusual hours are also expected.

(I) The Contractor’s work products (e.g. daily music logs, mixed audio air logs, production elements, etc.) shall be of such quality so as to require only minimal correction. Should any of the Contractor’s work products be deemed unsuitable, they shall be corrected and resubmitted to the Deputy Director of the Programming Directorate and his/her designee, according to relevant deadlines. The Contractor’s work products will have varying deadlines for completion, according to the needs of the branch.

(J) The Contractor’s work shall primarily be performed at the Broadcasting Board of

Governors/VOA Headquarters building, located at 330 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20237, unless otherwise agreed to by Deputy Director of the Programming

Directorate and his/her designees.

(K) The Contractor’s work shall be performed an a fixed hourly rate that includes all costs, such as overhead, health insurance, G&A, and profit.

(L) The Contractor’s failure to meet deadlines or failure to deliver work products of acceptable quality may result in not receiving additional work.

3.0 SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

(A) Applicant must have at least three years of experience as a radio music programmer or radio show host.

(B) Experience with music scheduling software, specifically Powergold and/or RCS Selector is required.

(C) Expert production skills are essential, as is experience with Digital Media Systems including

Dalet.

(D) Applicant must have demonstrated experience using market research and/or surveys to tailor music databases to targeted markets.

(E) Applicant must have experience working on multiple programs within a multilingual news outlet. Must be fluent in English. Proficiency in other languages (including

French, Bambara, Lingala, Sango and/or Wolof) is a plus.

(F) A strong understanding of VOA’s programming goals as related to our targeted audiences is a must.

(G) Candidates must have the ability to legally work in the United States and successfully pass a BBG security investigation.

4.0 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, SERVICES, OR INFORMATION

While providing support to the office, the Contractor will be provided office space, expendable supplies, and general office equipment (e.g. computer with internet connection, radio programming software). All assigned equipment to the contractor shall be returned to the agency at the end of the term. Otherwise, the Contractor’s final invoice will be withheld until the Government property is returned. Personal use of equipment is prohibited.

Copyright to all work under this Contract Belongs to the Broadcasting Board of Governors and VOA.

5.0 REIMBURSABLE ITEMS

The BBG will not reimburse costs associated with “local travel” to and from the

Contractor’s office at the BBG headquarters, nor for parking at BBG headquarters.

The BBG will reimburse the Contractor for costs associated with “local travel” to/from the

Contractor’s office, and to/from any locations identified for assignment. This reimbursement will include mileage (at JTR rates), tolls, and hourly parking. Expenses related to travel outside the Washington DC metro area (such as tickets, car rental, hotel reservation, telephones, and internet costs related to VOA work, and per diem) shall be reimbursed to the

Contractor in the form of a Purchase Order upon completion of travel and receipts provided.

The Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the COR identified in the Contract before incurring any of the above reimbursable expenses.

6.0 SUBMISSION OF DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall complete work assignments at requested time, to meet identified broadcast requirements.

The Contractor shall submit programs to the COR at the address listed below:

Broadcasting Board of Governors

Cohen Building – Room 3131b

330 Independence Ave., SW

Attn: Mardy Shualy

7.0 SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

The Contractor shall submit a semi-monthly invoice of detailed work completed and accepted by the Government to the COR. The Contractor’s monthly invoice shall list: (a) the days for which assignments/hours are being billed for work performed, (b) the programs produced, (c) reimbursable expenses, if any, and (d) comply with 1952.232-91 Electronic

Invoicing and Payment Requirements clause (below).

1952.232-91 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements

Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2016)

Payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U. S.

Department of the Treasury's Invoice Payment Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable

Prompt Payment clause included in this contract. The IPP website address is:

https://www.ipp.gov.

Pricing Summary

Base Period

September 24, 2018-September 23, 2019

CLIN No.

Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Monthly

Limits

0101 Radio

Programmer

1 HR $ Shall not exceed 160

Year One Option Period

September 24, 2019-September 23, 2020

CLIN No.

Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Monthly

Limits

0101 Radio

Programmer

Year Two Option Period

September 24, 2020-September 23, 2021

CLIN No.

Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Monthly

Limits

0101 Radio

Programmer