Catholic Musician/Organist with Cantor

SOL #: M00264-26-Q-0022Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

COMMANDER

QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Quantico, VA

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

PSC

Chaplain Services (G002)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/428cb69325804ed3bede3de3290a147e/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 24, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 Navy, specifically the Marine Corps Command Religious Program, is soliciting proposals for a Catholic Musician/Organist with Cantor to provide musical support for Roman Catholic Masses and special services at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide a qualified Catholic Musician/Organist and Cantor for regular Sunday Masses (0900 & 1215) at the Marine Memorial Chapel, as well as special/seasonal Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, and funeral/memorial services. Responsibilities include providing all music (preludes, postludes, congregational, offertories, anthems, choral, service music), coordinating selections with the Catholic Priest according to Roman Rite rubrics, conducting choir rehearsals, and providing accompaniment. The contractor must provide all instruments except the chapel organ and piano, and submit music plans one month in advance for regular services.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: One 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods.
Estimated Value: USD 15,000,000.00 (Size Standard)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Place of Performance: Marine Memorial Chapel, MCB Quantico, VA, and other designated locations.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Offerors must demonstrate:

At least five (5) years of current experience as an organist in a military Catholic chapel or Catholic Church, with professional knowledge of Catholic Liturgy/music.
Minimum of four (4) years of organ experience and two (2) years in music harmonization and accompanying.
Ability to read, sight-read, play piano/organ, and transpose at sight.
Demonstrated keyboard proficiency in accompanying choirs and soloists.
Written evidence of American Guild of Organists (AGO) certification at the basic level and formal organ training.
Ability to provide a satisfactory, trained substitute when unable to perform.
Successful completion of a background check and ability to obtain base access.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Deadline: February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Submission Method: Electronic via email to Gabrielle Woolfolk (gabrielle.r.woolfolk.civ@usmc.mil) and Kellie Holley (kellie.holley@usmc.mil).
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on an "all or none" basis, considering Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. Technical proposals must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet requirements; a mere statement of compliance is insufficient.