Catholic Mass Music Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically FA4800 633 CONS PKP, is soliciting proposals for Catholic Mass Music Service at Regimental Memorial Chapel, Fort Eustis, VA. This opportunity requires an instrumental organist/pianist to support worship services. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide instrumental organ/piano music for regularly scheduled Sunday Masses and additional services as requested by the Senior Catholic Priest. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing prelude, postlude, offertory, and background music.
- Accompanying hymns, choruses, and spiritual songs.
- Providing music for special services (e.g., holy days of obligation, memorial ceremonies) with advance notice.
- Accompanying choir and/or worship team rehearsals (minimum 60 minutes).
- Coordinating music requirements with the Senior Catholic Priest.
- Maintaining appropriate decorum and ensuring proper use/care of chapel facilities and government-furnished equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Solicitation FA480026R0004)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- NAICS Code: 711130 (Size Standard: $15,000,000)
- Period of Performance: Base period (February 18, 2026 - February 17, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, extending through February 17, 2031.
- Offer Due Date: February 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 2, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Proposals must include a Price Volume and a Technical Volume. Technical evaluation will assess:
- Technical Subfactor A: Resume (as outlined in Section 6 of the Statement of Work).
- Technical Subfactor B: Audition (scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM at Fort Eustis Chapel). Contact Maj Stuart Williams at 757-878-1455 for audition scheduling.
- Past performance will be reviewed for potentially damaging information.
Special Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 4 years church/chapel organ/piano experience, with at least 1 year playing pipe organ for worship services. Three letters of recommendation are required.
- Personnel: Must be US citizens. Background checks for installation access are necessary.
- Government Furnished Equipment: Organ, keyboard, microphones, and sound system will be provided.
- Contact: Primary contact is Cornelius Dauterive (cornelius.dauterive@us.af.mil, 757-764-0553).