Catholic Music Director
ID: FA254325Q0010Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2543 460 CONSBUCKLEY AFB, CO, 80011-9572, 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 a qualified contractor to serve as a Catholic Music Director at Buckley Space Force Base Chapel in Aurora, Colorado. The Music Director will be responsible for overseeing music activities during Catholic worship services, including weekly rehearsals and special liturgies, and must possess relevant qualifications such as proficiency in traditional Catholic music and experience in leading choirs. This role is critical for fostering a spiritually enriching environment within the chapel, and the contract is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses, covering a base year with options for four additional years and a six-month extension. Interested parties can contact Brandon Lewis at brandon.lewis.56@spaceforce.mil or TSgt Nathaniel Kibler at nathaniel.kibler@us.af.mil for further details.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for the Music Director position at the Catholic Worship Community, specifically for the Buckley Space Force Base Chapel. The Music Director is tasked with overseeing music activities during Catholic worship services, which include weekly rehearsals and various special liturgies, requiring coordination with the Catholic Priest. Candidates must have at least two years of college education in music or relevant experience, proficiency in traditional Catholic music, and the ability to lead choirs and congregation. Key responsibilities include preparing liturgical music, managing rehearsals, conducting sound checks, and ensuring compliance with background check regulations, particularly for individuals working with minors. Duty hours are outlined based on service requirements, with a total of an estimated 129 sessions planned over the contract period. Additionally, the Music Director must maintain government-owned music equipment and comply with tax obligations. This PWS highlights the critical role of the Music Director in fostering a spiritually enriching environment while adhering to established guidelines within a federal context.
    The document is a solicitation for a contract specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide non-personal services as a Music Director for Catholic worship at Buckley Space Force Base Chapel. The contract covers a base year with optional extensions for four additional years and a six-month extension. It outlines the service’s requirements, pricing arrangements, evaluation criteria, and performance details, along with the responsibilities of the contractor regarding acceptance and inspection of services. The procurement utilizes a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, emphasizing the significance of compliance with federal regulations governing small businesses, particularly those owned by women and veterans. The document provides various contact points for queries, specifications for contract administration, and clauses relevant to federal contracting. This solicitation illustrates the government's commitment to inclusive procurement practices and highlights the opportunity for WOSBs to participate in fulfilling government contracts in the services sector.
    The document outlines a solicitation for a Catholic Music Director at Buckley SFB (FA254325Q0010). It confirms that there is currently no active contractor, and the previous contract number was FA254319PA031. The Catholic Music Director is responsible for playing the piano, as there is no accompanist in place. Worship services occur on Sundays from 08:00 to 09:00 in the chapel, and the Music Director should be familiar with piano, as that is the primary instrument available, alongside drums. Music sheets are provided, and the chapel funds the CCLI certification for these materials. This solicitation emphasizes the need for a qualified music director to manage music during worship, serving both practical and regulatory requirements for the chapel's activities.
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