Musical Groups and Artists

NAICS Code 71113 encompasses Musical Groups and Artists services, focusing primarily on providing live musical performances across various settings. These services include musical accompaniment, performance, direction, and support for religious, ceremonial, and entertainment contexts. Contractors in this category typically offer specialized musical skills such as playing instruments, leading choirs, and providing musical direction for specific events or ongoing programs.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a strong emphasis on religious musical services, particularly for military and veterans' facilities. Contracts range from $10,000 to $200,000, with performance periods typically spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Idemma LLC, Music Ministry International Inc., and individual musicians/performers. Common funding agencies include the Department of Defense (Air Force, Army, Navy), Department of Veterans Affairs, and Coast Guard. Most awards are set aside for small businesses, with many designated as total small business or women-owned/veteran-owned small business set-asides. Performance locations are predominantly at military bases, VA medical centers, and other federal facilities across the United States and overseas locations like Japan and South Korea.

Recent federal contract opportunities continue the trend of seeking musical services, primarily for religious worship and ceremonial contexts. Solicitations include requests for Catholic and Protestant musicians, choir directors, and instrumentalists at military installations such as Travis Air Force Base, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and Fort Hood. Typical requirements involve playing piano/organ, leading congregational singing, supporting weekly worship services, and performing at special events. Evaluation criteria generally emphasize technical capability, relevant experience, and pricing. Agencies consistently seek contractors with musical degrees or significant experience in religious music performance, with contract periods typically ranging from one to five years and involving 50-300 service hours annually.