Protestant Worship Director

SOL #: FA462526Q1027Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4625 509 CONS CC

WHITEMAN AFB, MO, 65305-5344, United States

Place of Performance

Whiteman Air Force Base, MO

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

Chaplain Services (G002)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/33ed57a54d9a4f94b4e11edaaac57093/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 20, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 9, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 10, 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 Air Force is soliciting quotes for a Protestant Worship Director to provide contemporary worship services at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will consist of a base year and four option years. Quotes are due by March 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

Scope of Work

The selected Music Director will lead music according to contemporary Protestant worship traditions. Key responsibilities include:

Selecting worship songs for congregational singing, offertories, and special selections.
Directing music team rehearsals and coordinating with the Senior Protestant Chaplain.
Assisting with setup and tear down of musical equipment.
Maintaining a written log of work performed.
Supporting service members' rights for religious expression and freedom.

Applicants must demonstrate vocal proficiency (rated 'Good' or higher), familiarity with sound systems and worship music projection, and basic knowledge of the Christian Faith (Protestant) and contemporary musical traditions. The role requires the ability to recruit volunteer musicians, build cohesive teams, and lead congregational worship.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Base Year + 4 Option Years)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 813110, $13.0M size standard)
Place of Performance: Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
Period of Performance: Base Year (Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026) plus four 12-month option years.
Questions Due: March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
Quotes Due: March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
Published Date: February 20, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes will be evaluated on Price and Technical Capabilities, both weighted equally and requiring an "ACCEPTABLE" rating. Technical capabilities will be assessed based on information provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Required Submission Elements:

Completed Price Schedule (Attachment 2).
Company name, UEI Number, CAGE Code, Total Yearly Revenue, and business size information.
Resume (maximum 3 pages).
1-3 minute video of vocal performance.

All companies must be registered in SAM and achieve CMMC Level 1 status at the time of award. The Service Contract Act and associated Wage Determinations (Attachment 4) apply. The Government intends to award without discussions and reserves the right to cancel the RFQ.