W912C325QA002-Religious Musician Services at Fort Buchanan Puerto Rico
ID: W912C325QA002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FORT BUCHANAN (RC)FORT BUCHANAN, PR, 00934-4572, USA

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, through the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, is soliciting quotes for Religious Musician Services under solicitation number W912C325QA002. The contract aims to provide skilled musicians for worship services and religious ceremonies, supporting both Evangelical and Catholic congregations, while ensuring compliance with established quality standards and security protocols. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the spiritual experiences of military personnel and their families, with the contract set for one base year and four optional extensions. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by March 7, 2025, at 11:00 am Puerto Rico time, and can contact Harvey Odom at harvey.odom.civ@army.mil or Maria Otero at maria.d.otero4.civ@army.mil for further information.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for a non-personnel services contract to provide Musician Services at USAG Fort Buchanan's Religious Support Office. The contractor will be responsible for supplying musicians, instruments, and related equipment to support religious activities without creating an employer-employee relationship with the Government. Key objectives include enhancing worship experiences and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The service includes performance roles such as pianists and organists, each required to maintain high skill levels and attendance. The contractor must adhere to a schedule, participate in rehearsals, and submit monthly performance logs and invoices. The contract emphasizes security, quality control, and training requirements for contractor personnel, ensuring they follow regulations and maintain the integrity of government property. Overall, the PWS articulates a structured framework for religious musical support while clarifying performance expectations, deliverables, and qualifications for contractor personnel to meet the spiritual needs of military personnel and their families effectively.
    The document outlines a solicitation for commercial products and services specifically aimed at providing musician services for religious ceremonies at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The solicitation number W912C325QA002 includes requirements for a contractor to fulfill these services for a 12-month period, with options for three additional years. The scope covers both Evangelical and Catholic congregations, detailing compliance with a Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key information includes the contractor's responsibilities, price arrangements specified as firm fixed price, and strict compliance with procurement regulations, specifically mentioning the preference for women-owned small businesses. Submission includes required documents, pricing for service line items, and specific instructions for potential contractors on the submission process, deadlines, and certification requirements via the System for Award Management (SAM). The proposal also outlines the evaluation process, emphasizing the need for submitted offers to showcase the provider's best pricing and technical aspects, potentially without further discussions, indicating the government's attempt to streamline contractor engagement while adhering to federal guidelines. This initiative reflects a commitment to fulfilling service needs in a compliant and efficient manner while fostering small business participation.
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personnel services contract for Musician Services at USAG Fort Buchanan. The contract aims to support worship activities by providing skilled musicians for religious ceremonies and services. The contractor is responsible for delivering music coordination without creating an employer-employee relationship with the government and must ensure services fill gaps not covered by military personnel or volunteers. The contract spans one base year with four optional extensions, emphasizing flexibility in scheduling, with potential work occurring on holidays and weekends. Specific tasks include providing music support for worship services, participating in rehearsals, and maintaining quality control. The contractor must adhere to security training and compliance protocols, including background checks for personnel. Additionally, the PWS mandates that all contractor outputs belong to the government, stipulating strict copyright compliance and organizational conflict of interest avoidance. In summary, this contract reflects the government's commitment to providing religious support while ensuring compliant and quality services through a structured and clearly defined performance framework.
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