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MCINCR RCO – RA PWS/SOW Template – Strategic Branch Fiscal Year 2025_Ver.1

Performance Work Statement (PWS) / Statement of Work (SOW) Brief Requirement Title / Guest Artist Services by Michael Feinstein

United States Marine Band (USMB) / Marine Barracks Washington (MBW)

1. Background The mission of the United States Marine Band (USMB) is to provide musical support as directed the White House, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and by Communication Directorate (CD) – Music.

2. Scope The USMB requires services of guest artist, Michael Feinstein to support a CD-Music directed concert at Strathmore Music Center per the approved calendar year (CY) 2026 Concert Proposal. This concert is themed to support the celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary.

3. Performance Requirements

3.1. Tasks: The Contractor shall…

3.1.1. Attend rehearsals scheduled on 26 April 2026

3.1.2. Conduct a musical performance with the USMB at the Strathmore Music Center on 26 April

4. Applicable Information and/or Documents

4.1. Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): TPOC contact information to be provided to the Contractor at time of award.

4.2. Period of Performance: The required period of performance is 25-27 April 2026.

4.3. Place of Performance:

The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852

4.4. List of Deliverables: ☒ Not applicable

4.5. Delivery Address: ☒ Not applicable

4.6. Hours of Operation:

Contractor must be available for the following dates/times:

- 1200 – 1500 on 26 April 2026 for rehearsal

- 1600 – 1800 on 26 April 2026 for the performance

4.7. Contractor Personnel / Qualifications: Does the Contractor need any specific certifications, qualifications, or experience to provide this service? If so, list here.

• American singer, pianist, and music revivalist

• Archivist and interpreter for the “Great American Songbook”

MCINCR RCO – RA PWS/SOW Template – Strategic Branch Fiscal Year 2025_Ver.1

• Multi-platinum-selling, 5-time Grammy-nominated recording artist

• Founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation

☐ Not applicable

4.8. Travel:

☒ Not applicable

4.9. Security Requirements:

4.10. Government Facility Access:

4.11. Specifications: In support of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the USMB will be featuring Michael Feinstein as the guest artist during their performance at the Strathmore Music Center. He is an American singer, pianist, and music revivalist, as well as an archivist and interpreter for the repertoire known as the Great American Songbook. The “Great American Songbook” is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th center that have stood the test of time in their life and legacy. The musical program for this concert is 100% focused on selections from this “Great American Songbook.” A shift in contractor or failure to hire could jeopardize the mission of this musical performance and be in direct negligence of the CY26 Concert Proposal Approval.

☐ Not applicable

4.12. List of Attachments:

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