Minneapolis VA Chapel Organist Solicitation
Overview
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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 Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), is soliciting proposals for Chapel Organist Services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minneapolis, MN. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Offers are due by April 20, 2026, at 17:00 Central Time.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide musical accompaniment for chapel services, including Sunday Catholic Mass and Protestant Services, with potential for other occasions as needed. Key requirements include proficiency in accompanying instruments (piano/organ), knowledge of keyboard technique, ability to play a variety of religious music, flexibility with chaplains' expectations, understanding of acoustics, and proficiency in sight-reading and improvisation. Chaplains will provide hymns and Catholic music in advance via email.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Duration: Estimated 5-year period of performance, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
- Value: Minimum guaranteed amount of $1,000.00; maximum contract ceiling of $120,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 711130 - Musical Groups and Artists.
- Offer Deadline: April 20, 2026, 17:00 Central Time.
- Question Deadline: April 13, 2026, 17:00 Central Time.
- Published Date: April 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov. Submissions require a Pricing Volume (Volume I) and a Technical/Past Performance Volume (Volume II). Evaluation will be based on Technical capability, Past Performance, and Price. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by the specified deadline.
Additional Notes
Offerors must carefully review all documentation, including the Addendum to Instructions to Offerors FAR 52.212-1 for specific submission instructions. Security requirements include background checks, PIV badge issuance, and completion of specific training. Payment requests must be submitted electronically per VAAR 852.232-72.