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D -- COMPREHENSIVE DOMESTIC NEWS FEED SERVICE SOL IA0400-S8234912-KMH DUE 101498 POC Kristine Muschette-Hicks, Tele.: (202) 205-9467; Fax.: (202) 205-5466 The United States Information Agency, International Broadcasting Bureau, WORLDNET Television Production Directorate requires a comprehensive domestic video news feed service. The news feed must include numerous stories made up of coverage of news events throughout the United States. International story material may also be included. Content of the material must be both spot news and feature, provided as packages and raw footage with natural sound. Live event coverage and graphics are desirable. The live events could be hearings on Capital Hill, State and Pentagon Briefings, and Presidential briefings, news conferences, and speeches. Support materials such as story lists, detailed scripts, on-camera lead-ins, and super information must be delivered via computer. Frequency of feed must be at least three times a day, Monday through Friday, with feed times in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Weekend feeds are desirable, preferably a minimum of two a day. The feed should be delivered via fiber optic line, satellite, or microwave to Washington, D.C. If other means are available, please specify in response. Delivery system will be decided by Agency. The Agency will use the feed material in any Agency product; therefore, worldwide rights, exclusive of the United States, are required in perpetuity for use in Agency productions which are disseminated in the following ways: theatrical and non-theatrical, commercial and non-commercial, distribution, exhibition, promotional, radio, television, simulcast, broadcast, Internet, CD-ROM, closed-circuit TV, cable systems, transmission via satellite, wireless cable, reproduction rights (in any format and standard such as VHS, PAL, etc.), excerpting, editing, translation, and adaptation. Delivery terms and point: Washington, DC. Offerors must supply at least one sample feed from each of the three time periods specified above: morning, afternoon, and evening for date specified in the Request for Proposal. Sample support material of feed rundowns, scripts, ID from each of the three time periods specified above: morning, afternoon, and evening for date specified in the Request for Proposal. Sample support material of feed rundowns, scripts, ID super information, and timing of stories must also be submitted. The Agency shall designate a specific date for sample tapes and support materials. The material will be delivered to the above address. Contract performance period: One year from date of award with option to extend for four (4) additional one-year periods. This procurement is subject to the availability of FY'99 funds. Requests for Solicitation No. IA0400-S8234912-KMH shall be submitted in Writing to Kristine Muschette-Hicks at the above address or at Fax number (202) 205-5466. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Posted 08/19/98 (W-SN238890). (0231)

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