R408--Worship Pianist at the Erie VA Medical Center
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Erie VA Medical Center, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a Worship Pianist for Roman Catholic and Protestant Worship Services. This market research aims to gather information for planning purposes. Responses are due Monday, June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected pianist will provide piano or keyboard accompaniment for scheduled Protestant and Roman Catholic Worship Services. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing all hymns from the chapel hymnal with high accuracy.
- Providing one piece of special music per service if requested.
- Arriving 15 minutes prior to services to provide 10 minutes of prelude music.
- Being available for two Sunday services when scheduled.
- Notifying the chaplain of unavailability and arranging a substitute, while personally being present for at least 65% of scheduled services.
- Completing mandatory VHA trainings. Experience with a VA chapel or religious congregation is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: 5 years (one base year with four 1-year options)
- Period of Performance (POP): September 1, 2026 – August 30, 2031
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research)
- Response Due: Monday, June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Published: June 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors must submit the following information via email to Contract Specialist Derrick L. Maruski at Derrick.Maruski2@va.gov:
- Company name, address, and website
- Point of contact name, phone number, and email address
- DUNS/UEI number and CAGE code
- Business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone) This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Place of Performance
Erie VA Medical Center, 135 E. 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504.