Protestant Chapel Musician Services Solicitation
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 Navy, specifically the COMMANDING GENERAL office at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, is soliciting quotes for Protestant Chapel Musician Services. This Firm Fixed-Price contract aims to support spiritual and personal readiness through ministries and religious services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected musician will perform as a vocalist, guitarist, and/or pianist/keyboardist for Protestant Chapel services and other religious events. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading worship through music.
- Coordinating musical arrangements with the Chapel Pastor or Officiating Chaplain.
- Performing up to one service per week (max 52 annually) and up to 20 special services (e.g., Holy Days, funerals, memorials). Wedding services are not authorized.
- Arriving 15 minutes prior to scheduled events.
- Providing and compensating a pre-approved substitute when unable to perform. Preferred qualifications include ability to sight-read music, play piano/keyboard, familiarity with liturgical/contemporary worship, at least two years of church congregation experience, and the ability to lead Protestant Christian faith group music services. An audition will be required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One 12-month Base Year (May 24, 2026 - May 23, 2027) plus four (4) 12-month Option Years.
- Total Services: Not to exceed 72 per year.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 711130, Size Standard $15,000,000.00).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 6, 2026, by 04:30 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to tyler.r.wonoski.civ@usmc.mil.
- Required Submissions: Capability statement/performance plan, period of performance information, pricing, and completed representations and certifications.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Period of Performance, Past Performance, and Price.
- Award Basis: All-or-nothing.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Contractors will require base access and must register in DBIDS. The solicitation incorporates relevant FAR clauses by reference.