Misawa Air Base Protestant Music Director
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 has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a Protestant Music Director at Misawa Air Base, Japan. This is an announcement of an anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, expected to include a base year and four option years. The government is currently seeking feedback and clarifications, not quotes.
Purpose & Scope
The selected contractor will serve as the primary music director for weekly Protestant Worship Services and up to twelve (12) special seasonal services at the Misawa AB Chapel. Key responsibilities include providing choral and congregational musical direction, coordinating music support with the Chaplain, leading weekly worship rehearsals, and recruiting/managing a volunteer worship team of at least four individuals. This is a non-personal service requirement.
Contract Details
- Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Duration: Base Year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) plus four option years.
- Place of Performance: Misawa Air Base Chapel, Bldg. 358, Misawa, Japan.
- Set-Aside: Not specified.
Key Requirements & Evaluation (Anticipated)
Future solicitations will require offerors to demonstrate proficiency in music direction and English communication. Background checks will be mandatory. Evaluation is expected to be Best Value, considering Technical Acceptability (pass/fail based on Experience/Education and a Music Demonstration of four pieces) and Price. Offerors must be registered in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for payment.
Submission & Deadlines
This is a pre-solicitation; quotes are not currently being requested. The government encourages feedback, clarifications, or questions, which are due by February 21, 2026, at 1300 (JST). Future quotes will require specific company information, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, SAM registration status, and must be valid through May 31, 2026.
Attachments
A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Past/Present Experience Information form, Provisions and Clauses, and Representations and Certifications are provided for review.