Turkish_SOW_Domestic_Stringers_in_US_FINAL.doc

Overseas Reporter/Statement of Work

January 18, 2018

3 Domestic Stringers, Multimedia Reporters Location: The United States (NY, LA, FL)

TYPE: IV-B-III

For: South Central Asia Division, Turkish Service 1.0 Introduction The Voice of America’s South Central Asia Division, Turkish Service has a requirement for a talent vendor, reporter (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”) to provide services as described below. The work shall be performed on a per assignment basis in the United States. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for actual expenses as stated below. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all obligations under the term of this contract. The contractor shall at all times adhere to the standards and principles in the Voice of America Journalistic Code and shall request pre-approval before engaging in outside speaking and writing that might give rise to an actual or perceived violation of the Code.

2.0 Scope of Work The Contractor shall perform the following work in the field in the United States, unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall perform the following work for VOA in the United States:

Contractor shall produce multimedia reports (TV, Social Media and Web), and ready for air video packages on diaspora, on events related to the diaspora, as assigned, suitable for broadcast; May be required to conduct interviews, cover events and prepare reports based on research and/or event coverage. Contractor shall be responsible for researching a given topic for a specific project/story/or program, record sound-bytes, shoot video, edit recorded material and voices material as appropriate. TV Reports: Contractor will also be required to compile 5-6 minute video stories for TV, brolls, VOSOTs whenever needed.

Contractor will write for TV, produce fully edited video stories on Turkish-Americans (Turkish diaspora).

Reportage will take one of the following forms:

· Video Packages- Features (4- 5 Min in Length)

· TV feature report up to 5 minutes in length, with actualities, that provide details and background to a story, analyze an event and its repercussions, or profile a diaspora personality. Contractor will also be required to compile 2-3 minute TV reports, brolls, VOSOTs whenever needed.

· Interviews with officials, activists, or other newsmakers, for inclusion as actualities in reports and backgrounders,

· Reportage must conform to VOA style and follow VOA guidelines, which require balance, objectivity and comprehensiveness, and eschew bias.

· All TV reports should have necessary video, written scrips, audio and pictures as necessary, fully edited.

· B Roll, Interviews, Sound Bites

· Videos that could be used as supplemental footage inserted as a cutaway to help complete a live report or insert it into pre-recorded package. Brolls may or may not contain SOTs and vox pops.

· Photos

· Good quality pictures in the form of an album that could be used on TV, web and/or social media platforms. Minimum 5 would be considered an assignment.

· Pictures that are part of a TV, Radio and Web report will be considered part of the package, and not paid separately.

· VO-SOT

· Videos with Soundbite between 1 – 2 minutes in length, with text, edited and ready for airing.

· Skype Report

· Live to radio and TV, via Skype whenever necessary. Skype report could be between 2 – 10 minutes, depending on the topic covered. Skype report could be from the field.

· Video for digital media (:50 – 2 minutes)

· Short video without script on a hard or soft topic, which could be uploaded on the web and/or shared on social media. :05-2 minutes in length. Fully edited and subtitled, in the Turkish language if needed.

· Web story, (Script, pictures)

· A text report for web and/or other digital media reports with picture/s. ideally between 200- 300 words, which could be a hard news or feature report.

· Web report which is part of a TV/Radio report will not be paid separately, and considered part of the TV/Radio package.

· Web story, (edit, upload)

· Contractor may edit a web story written by someone else and upload on VOA website and/or social media platforms.

· Web story, (Script, pictures, video/digital)

· A digital report is a web story that also accompanies video, script and/or pictures. 1 – 3 minutes in length.

· Social media updates (Up to 10 updates)

· 1 – 10 social media updates - Facebook, twitter and/or Instagram is considered on assignment.

· Facebook Live

· Facebook live report could be between 5 – 15 minutes, depending on the topic covered.

· Facebook live could be in the form or a report from the field on a hard news, soft topics, health, sports, etc. or an interview with the reporter.

· Produce events for Facebook Live and bring in other technologies as they come online.

Expenses incurred in gathering and filing incumbent's reportage are included in the monthly remuneration. VOA accepts collect calls from stringers but cannot reimburse other telecommunication costs. The Contractor will have use of VOA's equipment and communications if possible. The incumbent may not enter into contracts or incur financial liabilities on behalf of VOA or the U.S. Government.

Deadlines:

All work performed under this contract shall be completed and delivered within the time agreed upon by the Contractor and the ordering office, and as specified in each task order. The Contractor shall advise the ordering office of any anticipated delays within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of an order.

Special Expertise Needed:

Knowledge of Voice of America programming and target audience. Journalism experience is also required.

The contractor must have at least 3 years of experience working for a news agency. Strong Journalistic and TV Production skills. Proficient in the Turkish and English languages. Strong understanding of Turkish Media Market, including social media platforms. Able to edit with Adobe Premier & Photoshop. Ideal candidates will have experience working on TV and multimedia projects aimed at young people.

3.0 Government Property, Facilities, Services or Information The Government will not provide basic equipment such as laptop, camera and/or mobile solely for the Contractor’s use while performing the work prescribed herein.

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

4.0 Reimbursable Items

(a) Travel and Per Diem - The terms and conditions of the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) shall apply to all travel and travel-related matters authorized herein. The Contractor shall be reimbursed at cost for travel-related expenses upon submission of properly substantiated invoices. There shall be no profit allowed on these expenses. The Contractor, in connection with authorized travel, shall be reimbursed.

(b) The BBG will not reimburse costs associated with “Local Travel” to/from the Contractor’s office to/from or for parking during working hours.

(c) The BBG will reimburse the Contractor for costs associated with out of the contractor’s home province, to cover stories if applicable. This reimbursement will include mileage (at JTR rates), tolls, and hourly parking.

Expenses related to travel outside the contractor’s home province area- such as tickets, car rental, hotel, telephones and internet costs related to VOA work and per diem shall be paid separately by travel grant.

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

5.0 Submission of Deliverables

(a) The Contractor shall submit work materials at requested time to meet broadcast requirements. The work can be a pre-recorded package or presenting content live, depending on specific broadcast needs.

(b) The Contractor shall submit programs to the Contracting Officer representative (COR) at the address listed below:

Broadcasting Board of Governors

Cohen Building – Room 3500 330 Independence Ave., SW

Attn: Ibrahim Nasar, (COR) 6.0 Submission of Invoices

(a) The Contractor shall submit an original monthly invoice of detailed work completed and accepted by the Government to the COR.

(b) The Contractor’s monthly invoice shall list: (a) the days for which assignments/hours are being billed for work performed, (b) the programs produced, and (c) reimbursable expenses, if any.

7.0 Acceptance The Contractor agrees that no employer-employee relationship exists between the Voice of America and the Contractor.

8.0 Assignment Rate and Estimated Usage of Contractor:

Shift work, weekends, evenings, holidays and unusual hours are expected.

9.0 Contractor Performance Evaluation Criteria:

Contractor’s performance shall be evaluated quarterly to ensure that the Contractor is meeting the requirements of the Government.

10.0 Contract Term and Obligation of Parties:

(a) The term of this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) shall be from August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2021 and contingent upon availability of funds.

(b) Additional services in excess of the estimated amount may be requested provided upon the mutual consent of the parties as indicated by the offer and acceptance of additional orders. The Government may terminate this contract within 30 calendar days prior notice in the event of discontinued need for the Contractor’s services or with less prior notice as may be appropriate in the event of unsatisfactory performance or improper conduct on the part of the Contractor.

- End of Statement of Work – (Turkish Service Domestic Stringers)

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

PRICING SUMMARY

Base Period September 1, 2018-August 31, 2019

C.3.3

Ordering Period 1 September 1, 2019-August 31, 2020

C.3.3

Ordering Period 2 September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

C.3.3

Ordering Period 3 September 1, 2021-August 31, 2022

C.3.3

Ordering Period 4 September 1, 2022-August 31, 2023

C.3.3