Catholic Service Music Director & Musician
ID: FA8501_Catholic_Service_Music_Director_MusicianType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8501 OPL CONTRACTING AFSC/PZIOROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide music services as a Catholic Service Music Director and Musician at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. The contractor will be responsible for leading musical activities, including rehearsals, worship services, and special events, while ensuring a professional worship atmosphere for approximately 10,000 parishioners annually. This opportunity emphasizes the importance of compliance with safety and quality standards, as well as the need for skilled personnel with a background in music. 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 details, with the contract period running from May 31, 2025, to May 30, 2026, covering around 120 events.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a Contractor to provide music activities for the Catholic Service at Robins Air Force Base. The Contractor is responsible for musical directorship, including leading rehearsals, worship services, and special events such as funerals and religious holidays. Required qualifications include a minimum of three years of college in music or equivalent experience, proficiency in piano and/or acoustic guitar, singing capabilities, and the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers and staff. Key responsibilities include conducting weekly rehearsals and services, coordinating with the Catholic Chaplain, leading the choir/praise team, and providing music for diverse worship styles. The Contractor must manage government-owned property responsibly and ensure background checks for those working with youth. The contract, extending from May 31, 2025, to May 30, 2026, involves approximately 120 events. The services aim to foster a professional worship atmosphere, catering to about 10,000 parishioners annually. Compliance with safety, security, and quality standards is emphasized throughout the document, with strict protocols for reporting and handling government property and incidents. The overarching goal is to uphold the First Amendment rights of the worship community while maintaining organizational standards and regulatory compliance.
    The document outlines the requirements for businesses responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP) related to technical services, particularly in the context of a Department of Defense (DoD) project. It starts with a section for business information, requesting details on the company’s name, address, contact information, and classification under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541511, which includes software development and similar services. It inquires about the business size, ownership status, certifications (such as HUBZone, 8(a), or Veteran-Owned), and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The second section entails a capability survey, asking businesses to describe past experience with comparable projects, potential subcontracting needs, familiarity with the draft Statement of Work (SOW), knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, and access to government facilities. Additionally, a specific query regarding the ability to provide personnel skilled in leading musical performances indicates a unique aspect of the project requirements. This document serves to gather essential qualifications and expertise from potential contractors to ensure adequate responses to the RFP, ensuring relevant expertise aligned with federal standards.
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