Roman Catholic Musician
ID: PANMCC24P0000025930Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

PSC

SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a06cef36362f4d00a5d31f76ddad0518/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide musician services for the Religious Education program at the Ft. Knox Religious Support Office. The contract will cover a base year with four optional renewal years and aims to support military worship services by providing qualified musicians who will perform traditional Roman Catholic music, attend rehearsals, and submit performance logs and invoices, all while adhering to government regulations and quality control measures. Interested small businesses are encouraged to respond to this Sources Sought Notice by submitting their capabilities and relevant experience to the primary contact, Amber Goetz, at amber.m.goetz.civ@army.mil, by August 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET, with an anticipated contract value of $15 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amber Goetz
    amber.m.goetz.civ@army.mil
    Samuel M. Henderson
    Samuel.M.Henderson1.civ@army.mil
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    IA02 PWS DRAFT - Roman Catholic Musician.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details a non-personnel services contract for Musician Services to support worship activities at the Ft. Knox Religious Support Office. The contractor will be responsible for providing qualified musicians, equipment, and appropriate materials, while the Government will not supervise the contractor's operations. The contract spans one base year with four optional renewals and requires the contractor to provide essential music support for military worship services without duplicating the roles of military personnel or volunteers. Services include performing traditional Roman Catholic music, attending rehearsals, and submitting monthly performance logs and invoices. Quality control measures and security requirements, including background checks and training certifications, must be adhered to. The contractor is also obligated to comply with government regulations and ownership rights regarding produced materials. This document serves as a formal guide for contracting musician responsibilities within military worship contexts, adhering strictly to the Government's operational standards and oversight.
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