Musical Groups and Artists

NAICS 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists) encompasses professional musical services focused primarily on religious and ceremonial contexts within federal government environments. These services include organists, pianists, choir directors, and other musicians who provide accompaniment, musical leadership, and performance support for worship services, memorial ceremonies, and special events. The musical performers primarily work in chapel, medical center, and military base settings, offering instrumental and vocal support to enhance spiritual and emotional experiences.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of small business set-aside contracts, with values typically ranging from $10,000 to $250,000 and performance periods spanning one to five years. The Department of Defense (particularly Air Force, Army, and Navy installations) and Department of Veterans Affairs are the most frequent awarding agencies. Recurring contract recipients include entities like Idemma LLC, Music Ministry International Inc., and various individual musicians operating as small businesses. Common performance locations include military bases across the United States and overseas locations such as Japan, South Korea, and Germany. Contracts frequently involve providing musical services for Protestant, Catholic, and ecumenical worship services, with specific requirements for playing piano, organ, and leading congregational music.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities indicate continued demand for specialized musical services across military and veteran healthcare facilities. Solicitations seek musicians with specific qualifications such as music degrees, liturgical experience, and the ability to sight-read music and lead congregations. Typical requirements include performing at weekly worship services, accompanying hymns, participating in choir rehearsals, and supporting special religious ceremonies. Geographical performance locations span military installations in North Dakota, Colorado, Louisiana, Texas, and overseas bases in Japan and South Korea. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and utilize the NAICS 711130 classification, with evaluation criteria typically focusing on technical capability, musical proficiency, and pricing.