SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Marketing Representative for Armenia/Georgia - Marketing Representative Armenia Georgia
- Notice Date
- 6/14/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 561110
— Office Administrative Services
- Contracting Office
- Broadcasting Board of Governors, Director, Office of Contracts, Eurasia Office of Strategy and Development, Vinohradska 159a, 100 00 Prague 10, Non-U.S., Czech Republic
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- BBG-73-R-16-0016
- Archive Date
- 7/16/2016
- Point of Contact
- Adam Gartner, Phone: 420221123773, Izabela Jaxa-Rozen, Phone: +420221123776
- E-Mail Address
-
atgartne@bbg.gov, jaxa-rozeni@bbg.gov
(atgartne@bbg.gov, jaxa-rozeni@bbg.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Past Performance References Price Schedule Armenia Georgia Solicitation/synopsis Marketing Representative Armenia Georgia SOLICITATION INFORMATION Solicitation Number:BBG-73-R-16-0016 Status:Open Solicitation Date:14 June, 2016 Bid/Proposal Due Date:15 July, 2016 Title:BBG-IBB Office of Strategy and Development - Prague, Marketing Representative for Armenia and Georgia THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number BBG-73-R-16-0016 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of Broadcasting Services, in support of the Broadcasting Board of Governors 330 Independence Avenue, Washington, D.C., 20237. The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB), Office of Strategy and Development (OSD) in Prague, Czech Republic, is seeking Marketing Representative for Armenia and Georgia. The Marketing Representative shall provide, but is not limited to, the following: 1.The Marketing Representative shall be responsible for a wide variety of marketing and affiliate relations activities in the International Broadcasting Bureau's (IBB) Regional Satellite Office in Georgia and Armenia promoting placement of the full range of BBG programs on local radio and TV stations, cable systems, networks and Internet throughout the designated region. The Marketing Representative is also responsible for media research, coordinating promotional marketing and training activities and maintaining close contacts with language services, the Regional Marketing Office, and headquarters. 2.Solicit prospective affiliates for BBG/VOA/RFERL from the ranks of private and state- run broadcasters, cable operators and Internet providers in the designated area. 3.Coordinate placement of advertising for BBG programs in the local media. 4.Arrange with local companies for supplemental purchasing and delivering of equipment to BBG affiliates. 5.Arrange with local companies for technical assistance for BBG affiliates in resolving signal delivery and other technical problems. 6.Arrange with local companies for installation of BBG satellite receiving equipment. 7.Occasionally, travel on assignments to affiliate stations throughout the designated area at the direction of the Regional Office Director or his Deputy. Visit necessary offices in preparation for negotiations with information ministries and local officials. Assist in negotiating terms for contracts and grant agreements with potential affiliates. 8.Coordinate with Regional Marketing Officer to establish and maintain current affiliate database within the region, and provide written report on demand in timely manner. 9.Monitor and research media developments in assigned regions. Advise the Regional Marketing Officer on strategies for expanding affiliations and improving affiliate services. Develop marketing strategies, organize advertising campaigns and design of promotional materials. 10.Organize affiliate workshops, conferences and journalistic training (including stringers). 11.Maintains contacts with relevant stakeholders such as US Embassy, local NGO networks, local universities, press agencies. 12.Maintain frequent and regular contacts with current and potential affiliates. Contact should be bi-weekly at minimum and more if the situation warrants. Respond to inquiries about affiliate programs. 13.Provide the Regional Marketing Officer with a weekly report of activities. 14.Provides information on the affiliate opportunities to language services via the Regional Office Director. 15.Record and dub BBG programs for distribution to affiliate stations when requested. 16.Search for FM frequencies and Cable Channels where necessary. 17.Monitor rebroadcasting of BBG programs on affiliate stations. 18.Monitor and/or troubleshoot payments to BBG affiliates or advertising vendors. 19.BBG will cover official business telephone and Internet bills for a set amount per year. Original translated receipt must be attached. 20.BBG will cover the following operating expenses (with set limit), for the whole term of the contract, including option years (original translated receipt must be provided and preapproval is required): a. Shipping of equipment and promotional items, b. Purchase of exhibition space for BBG, c. Payment for monitoring of affiliate stations (incl. travel), d. Miscellaneous expenses (i.e.: satellite & office equipment, office supplies, postage & bank fees, equipment repairs, printing & translating services, transport). The Marketing Representative must have his/her own laptop and cell phone. All work is to be performed from the contractor`s residence, no office or housing allowance will be paid. Language proficiency (speaking/reading/writing): English, Russian, and either Georgian or Armenian. PAYMENT AND BILLING Payment from BBG shall be in arrears in United States Dollars (USD), net 30 days upon proper invoice. BASE PERIOD: Effective date for this procurement shall be 1 August 2016. Duration of this procurement shall be six (6) months, ending 30 January 2017 with two (2) additional, one year- periods. OPTION PERIOD(S): Prior to the end of the Base Period, this agreement may be extended, confirmed in writing, for two (2) additional, one-year periods under the same terms and conditions as the Base Period. The total duration of the Agreement including extensions shall not exceed two and half (2.5) years or through 30 January 2019. Option Year 1: 1 February 2017 - 30 January 2018 Option Year 2: 1 February 2018 - 30 January 2019 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. As prescribed in 32.706-1(b), insert the following clause: AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 30 January 2017. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 30 January 2017, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) Please submit current CV, cover letter and English language writing sample, along with price schedule and past performance reference to Contracting Officer Adam Gartner at atgartne@bbg.gov before 15 July, 2016. Offers will not be accepted from agents; from principals only.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Armenia or Georgia, Georgia
- Record
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