Protestant Service Music Director
ID: FA8501_Protestant_Service_Music_DirectorType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8501 OPL CONTRACTING AFSC/PZIOROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9c23e209b5f54283a9920b2378851333/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a qualified contractor to serve as the Protestant Service Music Director at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The contractor will be responsible for managing music activities, leading weekly rehearsals and worship services, and ensuring a professional worship experience for an estimated 10,000 parishioners annually. This role is crucial for supporting the religious freedoms of military personnel and requires the contractor to have at least three years of music education or equivalent experience, proficiency in piano and acoustic guitar, and vocal leadership capabilities. Interested parties should contact Cory Harris at cory.harris.4@us.af.mil or Michele Watts at michele.watts.1@us.af.mil for further information, with the contract period running from May 31, 2025, to May 30, 2026, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cory Harris
    cory.harris.4@us.af.mil
    Michele Watts
    michele.watts.1@us.af.mil
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    Protestant Service Musician Music Director PWS.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a Music Director/Musician to support the Protestant Service at Robins Air Force Base (AFB). The contractor will manage music activities, including directorship for rehearsals and services, ensuring a professional worship experience for parishioners, estimated at 10,000 annually. Key duties include leading weekly rehearsals and worship services, working closely with the Protestant Chaplain, and coordinating volunteer efforts within the music program. The contractor must possess at least three years of music education or equivalent experience, be proficient in piano and acoustic guitar, and capable of vocal leadership. The PWS specifies responsibilities regarding government property, background checks, performance assessments, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with the community and ensures adherence to quality standards, with specific thresholds for deliverables and reporting requirements. The contract period extends from May 31, 2025, to May 30, 2026, with a focus on providing a skilled, reliable service that aligns with the Air Force's commitment to supporting the religious freedoms of its personnel. Overall, the document serves to ensure accountability and professionalism in fulfilling the spiritual needs of military personnel at Robins AFB.
    Request for Information RFI Protestant Musician and Music Director.docx
    The 78ABW/HC Technical Questions document is designed to gather essential business and capability information from companies responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP). It requests standard business details, including company name, contact information, CAGE code, and size classifications according to NAICS 541511, which pertains to software development and related services. The document also queries the status of various small business certifications and enrollment in the System for Award Management (SAM). In Part II, the focus shifts to the company's past experience with similar projects, the need for potential subcontracting, and familiarity with the draft Statement of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statement (PWS). It seeks to ascertain the company's knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes, experience with DoD facilities, and capability to deliver services outlined in the SOW/PWS, specifically in music leadership and instrument proficiency. This document aims to evaluate potential vendors’ qualifications and readiness for the specified projects as part of the federal contracting process.
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