Catholic Music Director and Musician

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract for one (1) Music Director and Musician to provide services for Catholic Masses at Mountain Home AFB (MHAFB), Idaho.

• Provide music for all Sunday services and Holy Days of Obligation.

• May be required to provide music for weekday Masses, potentially outside of "normal" chapel duty hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm MST).

• Contractor will serve as a resource person, advisor, and coordinator for Catholic Mass service music, consulting with the assigned Chaplain Sponsor.

• Recruit and direct volunteer musicians and vocalists, maintaining a roster.

• Coordinate and select all musical selections for Masses in conjunction with the Chaplain Sponsor.

• Attend monthly Catholic Advisory Council meetings and provide musician reports.

• Coordinate chapel facility and space usage requests annually.

• Ensure compliance with copyright laws regarding music and videos.

• Report any damages to chapel equipment or facilities immediately.

• Contractor must be able to sing with and play piano, keyboard, organ, and/or guitar.

• Must be able to coordinate, select music, direct, and lead congregational singing.

• Must communicate effectively in spoken and written English.

• Required to audition to verify ability to sight-read music, sing, and play an instrument compatible with Catholic liturgical guidelines.

• Maintain professional conduct and appearance; business casual attire required when performing duties.

• Adhere to computer security requirements and copyright license procedures.

• Comply with all base traffic regulations and security requirements.

• Complete mandatory training, including Level I AT Awareness Training.

• Services to be performed at Mountain Home AFB (MHAFB), Idaho.

• Contract period is not specified in this document, but the PWS details ongoing service requirements.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience and comprehensive knowledge of Catholic Mass music liturgy in a liturgical setting.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience playing piano, keyboard, organ, and/or guitar.

• Willingness to work within a diverse faith community, supporting a religiously pluralistic environment.

• Must be able to work unsupervised and maintain professional relationships with chapel staff and congregation.

• Familiarity with Personal Computer (PC) compatible hardware and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Adherence to environmental controls, hazardous material handling, and waste disposal regulations.

• Compliance with security, OPSEC, and antiterrorism requirements.

• Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, protective equipment, and services.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ) for commercial services, specifically for "Musical Groups and Artist" under NAICS code 711130. The U.S. Air Force is seeking services related to "Social-Chaplain" functions. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract.

• The primary requirement is for a "Catholic Music Director and Musician" to lead Catholic Mass music liturgy in a liturgical setting.

• Offerors must provide a resume with their quote, detailing verifiable academic and work/volunteer references, and a minimum of one year of experience and comprehensive knowledge of Catholic Mass music liturgy.

• The provided resume will be used to evaluate compliance with this requirement.

• Alternative line items will not be accepted.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (23 March 2026 - 22 March 2027) with four (4) Option Years extending through 22 March 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the SB Size Standard is $15,000,000.00.

• Quotes/Offers are Due: 18 March 2026, by 10:00 AM Local time (MST).

• Submission Method: Quotes must be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer (natasha.lizama.1@us.af.mil).

• Technical proposals shall not exceed 10 pages.

• Quotes must hold pricing firm for 60 days from the due date.

• Evaluation Factors: The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering the following factors in order of importance:

  1. Price
  2. Technical Capability
  3. Past Performance

• An in-person interview/audition is scheduled for 19 March 2026 at 1:00 PM MST at the Mountain Home AFB Chapel.

• This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside.

• Attachments include: 1. Performance Work Statement, 2. Wage Determination.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

• Past performance will not be evaluated if it exceeds 3 years.

• Transportation to the site of the work will not be provided by the Government. Temporary base passes will be required for entry.

Wage Determination

This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5513, Revision No. 27, establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work under the Service Contract Act in Idaho Counties of Adams, Elmore, Payette, Valley, and Washington.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding wage rate and footnote indicators.

• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations are entitled to specific fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week/$962.00 per month). A separate rate of $5.09 per hour ($203.60 per week/$882.27 per month) applies when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave).

• Vacation: Employees are entitled to paid vacation based on years of service: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.

• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are mandated.

• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining their applicability and requirements.

• Conformance Process: Information is provided on the process for requesting authorization for additional classifications and wage rates if a required service employee classification is not listed in this determination.

• Bidders should carefully review the occupational listings to ensure compliance with the mandated wage rates and fringe benefits for all personnel working on the contract.

• Specific footnotes indicate additional requirements or exclusions for certain occupations, such as computer employees and air traffic controllers.