Catholic & Protestant Music Directors

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for Catholic and Protestant Music Director services to provide music activities for the Tyndall Air Force Base Protestant and Catholic communities. The services are to be performed at Tyndall AFB, FL.

• Provide music activities for Protestant and Catholic communities.

• The Music Director shall provide labor and management to support the responsibilities outlined within the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Services include playing, training, scheduling, and processing music for worship services.

• Product Service Code: G002.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with multiple option periods extending through April 30, 2032.

• Estimated Size Standard: USD 15,000,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: April 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

• Offerors must submit proposals in two volumes: Price and Technical.

• Volume 1 (Price) must include unit price, extended price, and all transportation and delivery charges.

• Volume 2 (Technical) has a 7-page limit (excluding cover page and table of contents) and must detail the technical approach, including tools, equipment, personnel, and facilities.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on best value to the Government, considering Price and Technical (capability of the offered item to meet the agency's need).

• Technical Approach will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.

• Questions due: April 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 711130.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Attachments include a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Wage Determination.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide music support for the Catholic and Protestant worship services at Tyndall Air Force Base, supporting the spiritual readiness and worship needs of military members, families, and authorized civilians.

• Provide all labor, management, supervision, and expertise for music services for the Tyndall AFB Catholic & Protestant Community.

• Services include musical accompaniment, rehearsal support, coordination of volunteers, and preparation of music for worship services and special liturgical events.

• Work in coordination with the Chaplain or designated representative.

• Minimum of two years of experience leading music in a congregational worship setting.

• Proficiency in piano playing and sight-reading music for traditional and contemporary worship.

• For Catholic position: documentation of active, practicing Catholic faith and familiarity with the Mass.

• For Protestant position: experience with a wide range of Protestant denominational music styles.

• Ability to sing and vocally lead congregations.

• Ability to plan, organize, and lead a Protestant style praise team.

• Ability to develop positive relationships with volunteers, parishioners, and staff.

• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).

• Provide resume with references and complete a local audition.

• For Protestant position: mature Christian with a personal relationship with God according to Protestant doctrine.

• For Catholic position: mature Christian with a personal relationship with God according to Catholic doctrine.

• A total of 3 available music directors (1 Main, 2 Backups) are required.

• Provide musical directorship for a minimum of 1 rehearsal and 1 worship service per week.

• Collaborate weekly with the Senior Protestant Chaplain to select appropriate songs.

• Distribute selected songs to the Worship Team at least 24 hours prior to rehearsal.

• Lead praise team/choir and congregation in worship.

• Assist Chaplain in developing Music Director Programs (annual calendar, budgets, volunteer training).

• Do not engage in unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials.

• Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to worship services and 15 minutes prior to rehearsals.

• Submit purchase/repair requests as needed.

• Accountable for opening, restoring, cleaning, and securing facilities used for music events.

• Provide arranged, improved, and scored music as appropriate.

• Attend meetings related to the music program.

• Base normal duty hours are Monday-Friday, 0730-1630, excluding recognized U.S. Federal holidays.

• Catholic Masses/Services: Estimated 124 units annually (52 regular services, 52 regular rehearsals, 10 special services, 10 special rehearsals), each typically 1 hour.

• Protestant Services: Estimated 124 units annually (52 regular services, 52 regular rehearsals, 10 special services, 10 special rehearsals), each typically 1 hour.

• Rehearsals are typically 1 to 1.5 hours.

• Provide replacement accompanist for absences to ensure 100% coverage.

• May be required to attend Chaplain Corps conferences or training (travel funded by APF if approved).

• Government-furnished property includes chapel facility access, government-owned instruments, and sound equipment.

• Contractor responsible for care and maintenance of government equipment, and for repair/replacement of damaged equipment due to negligence or misuse.

• Report at scheduled times and locations for all Services and Special Observances: Not to exceed 2 discrepancies per month.

• Play/perform and provide music direction for all Services and Special Observances: Not to exceed 2 discrepancies per month.

• Local Files Check required for personnel working on Tyndall AFB property.

• Obtain DBIDS Contractor Identification Card and AF Form 75 Visitor/Vehicle Pass as required.

• Retrieve identification media from departing employees.

• Contractor shall not invoice for rehearsals/services not completed/attended or cancelled due to military commitments or acts of God.

• May invoice for initiated rehearsals/services cancelled due to unanticipated military commitments or acts of God.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for music activities for the Tyndall Air Force Base Community. The services required include providing a Music Director to offer labor and management support for playing, training, scheduling, and processing music for worship services within the Protestant and Catholic communities, in collaboration with the Tyndall AFB chaplain.

• Provision of music activities for the Tyndall Air Force Base Community.

• Labor and management support for playing, training, scheduling, and processing music for worship services.

• Collaboration with the Tyndall AFB chaplain.

• Services are to be provided by a Music Director.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance for the base CLIN 0001 is from 01 May 2026 to 30 Apr 2027.

• There are multiple option line items extending the period of performance up to 30 Apr 2032.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 711130.

• The size standard is USD 15,000,000.00.

• Offers must be submitted in two volumes: Volume 1 (Price) and Volume 2 (Technical).

• Volume 1 requires proposed pricing, including unit price, extended price, and all transportation and delivery charges.

• Volume 2 (Technical Approach) is limited to 7 pages (exclusive of cover page and table of contents) and must detail the specific tools, equipment, personnel, and facilities to be used.

• Questions are due by 08 April 2026 at 1:00 PM CST.

• Award will be made to the offeror determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering both Price and Technical capability.

• Evaluation factors include Price and Technical Approach.

• The Technical Approach will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached and provides further details on acceptance/inspection criteria.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4559, Revision No. 31) issued under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in Florida County of Bay, Florida.

• Occupational Wage Rates: The document lists numerous occupational codes and titles with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. This is critical for understanding labor costs associated with the contract.
• Fringe Benefits: It specifies that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." While not detailed in this excerpt, bidders must consult the full listing to understand applicable health and welfare, paid sick leave, and vacation benefits.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining specific requirements and minimum rates applicable to federal contractors.
• Conformance Process: It details the process for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination, which is essential if a contractor plans to use unlisted job classifications.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract in the specified area that falls under the Service Contract Act. It directly impacts labor cost calculations, proposal pricing, and compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums.