Protestant Music Director & Musician (FY26)

The United States Air Force 20th Contracting Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base is conducting a sources sought announcement (FA480326Q0082) to identify interested parties capable of providing a Protestant Music Director and Musician. This requirement is for a base year and four option years, with a NAICS code of 711130 and a size standard of $7,500,000.00. The services include regular services, rehearsals, and special services. This is solely for market research, not a request for proposal or an obligation to award a contract. Interested businesses must provide company details, CAGE Code, point of contact, business size, socio-economic categories, SAM registration status, WOSB/EDWOSB repository registration, and interest in future solicitations. Responses, limited to one page, should be sent to Tonya Gibson at tonya.gibson@us.af.mil by June 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern.

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a Protestant Worship Leader at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. The contractor will provide non-personal services, including leading weekly worship services, rehearsals, and special services, and coordinating musical selections with the assigned chaplain and praise team. Key responsibilities include preparing musical arrangements, leading instrumentalists and vocalists, and ensuring musical equipment and facilities are secured. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price for a 12-month base year and four 12-month option years. Special qualifications include three years of leadership experience in blended Protestant worship, vocal and instrumental skills (piano, keyboard, or acoustic guitar), and the ability to recruit and train team members. The contractor must comply with security requirements, base regulations, and maintain an effective quality control program. The role is crucial for enhancing the worship experience and providing spiritual renewal for the Protestant community at Shaw AFB.

The Shaw AFB Protestant Music Director & Musician (FY26) General Requirements outline the essential qualifications and conditions for contractors. Key requirements include routine access to the military installation and successful security clearances, a strict prohibition on subcontracting, and adherence to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) wage and hour standards. Contractors must also establish and maintain a regular pay schedule for employees, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws regarding compensation. This document sets forth the fundamental legal and operational parameters for potential service providers.