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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

VISN 7 Network Contracting Office 3 FL Directors Office 3700 Crestwood Parkway Duluth GA 30096

POINT OF CONTACT*

Michelle Bocage michelle.bocage@va.gov michelle.bocage@va.gov

(404) 321-6111

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VISN 7 Network Contracting Office

3FL Directors Office

3700 Crestwood Parkway

Duluth GA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

Statement of Work (SOW) Pianist Services 557-25-1-2125-0001

1. General Description:

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, is seeking the services of a pianist to conduct weekly performances throughout the year during Sunday services, and two extra service if needed in the Chapel, totaling 54 performances. It is implied in this document that the term “weekly services” involve the weekly Sunday Services, Christmas Service, and the Memorial Services.

2. Objectives and Desired Results:

Pianist: To provide piano accompaniment for vocalist and hymns at chapel worship and memorial services.

3. Period of Performance: - Base plus 4 option years

Base Period of Performance October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025 1st Option Yr. Base Period of Performance October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026 2nd Option Yr. Period of Performance October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027 3rd Option Yr. Period of Performance October 1, 2027, to September 30, 2028 4th Option Yr. Period of Performance October 1, 2028, to September 30, 2029

4. Tasks or Work to be Performed:

The required tasks or work of the Pianist will be:

· • Playing at least three (3) selections of randomly selected melodies (taken form the hymnal) prior to the scheduled start of each weekly service.

· • Playing of selections during communion services (approximately 10 minutes) which will be conducted once a month.

· • Provide piano accompaniment for vocalist and hymns at chapel worship and memorial services.

· • Pianist must have the ability to read/understand/interpret musical notations, often referred to “Sheet Music”.

5. Special Considerations:

• Pianist will be required to audition prior to award of the contract.

• Pianist is expected to arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to time service is scheduled to begin, for both the weekly chapel services and the two scheduled memorial services.

• All services are to be performed in the Chapel at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center.

• The two additional service will be determined as needed.

6. Point of Contact (POC):

The Point of Contact (POC) for these services is:

• Chaplain Rodney Lindsay

• Phone: (478) 272-1210 Extension 73682

• Email: rodney.lindsay2@va.gov

7. Security

The Pianist is required to check-in at the VA Police office upon arrival and must wear the Visitor Badge at all times while in the VA Facility.

8. Invoices

All invoices should be submitted in arrears and must contain the appropriate purchase order number. Submit invoices through Tungsten Network, (1-877-489-6135), http://www.tungsten-network.com. NOTE: If invoice is submitted improperly (too early, incorrect purchase order number, incorrect billing, etc.), invoice will be returned to contractor for correction.

Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods below:

1. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network (Formerly OB10), to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs-us/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

2. A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org).

3. A properly prepared invoice will contain:

• Invoice Number and Date

• Contractor’s Name and Address

• Accurate Purchase Order Number

• Supply or Service provided

• Invoice must show service provided and amount due, by CLIN

Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information:

Please contact OB10 at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or OB10, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

· • OB10 e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

· • OB10 e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@ob10.com

· • FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

· • FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, is seeking the services of a pianist to conduct weekly performances throughout the year during Sunday services, and two extra service if needed in the Chapel, totaling 54 performances.

ALL interested parties MUST be within a 30-mile radius to compete for award.

Please see attached Statement of Work.

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