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DISTRIBUTION: DoD COMMUNITY ONLY

STATEMENT OF WORK

Weapons and Field Training Battalion (MCRD)

Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services

1. General:

This is a non-personal services contract to provide a Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services in support of the Command Religious Program (CRP) in support of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) located at Weapons Field Training Battalion (WFTBN) Chapel aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

2. Background:

Music is an integral part of Roman Catholic worship services. Such services include organ/piano music in the form of preludes, responses, hymns, anthems, and postludes and chanting of prayers and readings that are appropriate for Roman Catholic worship styles and traditions. Per US Navy Regulations, SECNAVINST 1730.7E, it is incumbent upon a Commanding Officer to have a CRP which accommodates the religious needs, preferences, and rights of assigned military personnel and other authorized users.

3. Scope of Work

The objective of this contract is to secure Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services to provide music that is essential for Roman Catholic worship for Sunday worship services, special Roman Catholic holy days, and military funerals of Roman Catholic personnel. The contractor will also provide professional recommendations for the musical program to the presiding WFTBN Chapel Command Chaplain or Civilian Religious Clergy (CRMP).

4. Objectives and Tasks:

The Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services will lead and perform the music for Roman Catholic services. The WFTBN Command Chaplain will provide the expertise, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and other items necessary to the following tasks: (2 pianos are provided)

a. Lead congregational singing and provide piano/organ accompaniment for the Roman Catholic services on Sunday morning at the WFTBN Chapel. (There is no choir at the performance location of Edson Range. No volunteer musician for the Catholic Service) (MCRD is providing the CCLI licensing for the music sheets.)

b. Lead congregational singing and play piano/organ accompaniment for 7 sessions for special religious observances in the Roman Catholic traditions that occur throughout the calendar year: Feast of Mary, the Mother of God – January 1, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Feast of the Assumption – August 15, Feast of All Saints – November 1, Feast of the Immaculate Conception – December 8.

c. Lead congregational singing and play piano/organ accompaniment for 2 sessions for funerals as requested by the Command Chaplain of WFTBN.

d. Provide a single qualified substitute for pre-qualification and approval by the Command Chaplain within one week of contract award. This single approved substitute will be identified and will provide services when the Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services is unable to provide services.

The Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services will be responsible for ensuring and providing supporting documentation of the recommended substitute’s qualifications and compensation for the services rendered by the substitute. Upon consultation and approval by the WFTBN Command Chaplain, the adequate substitute may be used for coordinated and agreed upon absences, such as illness or emergency leave. The Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services will not be permitted to subcontract his/her services for more than four weeks per calendar year.

e. Submit for timely inclusion a list of the congregational songs for Sunday Roman Catholic Mass to the WFTBN Chapel Command Chaplain for use in the worship bulletins no later than Thursday afternoon by 3:00 pm every week.

f. Notify the WFTBN Chapel Command Chaplain of any maintenance problems or acquisition needs concerning the government-owned piano, organ, and/or any other musical equipment.

g. Schedule and meet with the WFTBN Chapel Command Chaplain on a quarterly basis to ensure the customer’s needs are being met, and to assess the music program as it pertains to Roman Catholic worship services.

5. Schedule and Location:

a. Required for 52 sessions per calendar year to include regularly schedules worship services, 7 sessions for occasional special services such as or special seasonal holiday services Feast of Mary, the Mother of God – January 1, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Feast of the Assumption – August 15, Feast of All Saints – November 1, Feast of the Immaculate Conception – December 8, Christmas – December 25 and 2 sessions for funerals, as listed above Paragraph 4. All sessions are estimated, and quantities are not guaranteed. The Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services is advised that service dates and times may change.

b. Schedule: A schedule (dates and times) must be coordinated and approved by the WFTBN Command

Chaplain on a biweekly basis, or as needed. The Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services must ensure an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this Statement of work is accomplished. Based upon requirements and other needs, there may be times when some or all services are not required for that week. If so, the Contractor will be notified at least one week prior to scheduled convening service.

c. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be a base period from 7 June 2026 to 6 June 2027 with four (4) potential option years.

d. Normal Duty Hours. The Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services is responsible for providing services, between the hours of 0900 – 1100 on Sundays, including Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. An alternative time and location will be provided by the WFTBN Command Chaplain if there is a modification of the training schedule.

e. Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the WFTBN MCRD Edson Range Chapel at 148-198 Phillips St., Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 or alternate location during emergencies.

6. Contractor Qualifications.

The contracted Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services must be a qualified, able to perform in Roman Catholic services by providing the following:

a. Provide musical accompaniment (play the piano, organ and sing) hymns, responses, instrumental interludes (typical service music/choir music) that is appropriate to the Roman Catholic Liturgy.

b. Must be able to read music and direct other musicians and vocalists in four-part musical scores.

c. The Organist/Pianist must have experience leading and working with church choirs and performing music in a worship context for Roman Catholic Church.

7. Government Furnished Items and Services.

a. Set-up Support. The Government will provide personnel to assist with production set-ups in preparation of performance. Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services must request this in advance from the WFTBN Command Chaplain.

b. Facilities. The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services to provide the support outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

c. Utilities. The Government will provide all utilities in the Government-owned facility and will be available for the Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Service’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this SOW. The Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or lights after use.

d. Equipment. The Government will provide the contractor access to musical equipment required. Roman

Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services shall be responsible for any alterations, damages or lose of use due to their negligence. (2 pianos are available)

8. Other Special Considerations:

a. Physical Security. The Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services will be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for his/her use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

b. Contractor Advertising. The Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services shall not place or display advertising of any kind on Government property.

9. Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

The Contracting Officer shall designate a Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) during the term of this contract. The TPOC will work closely with the WFTBN Command Chaplain to aid in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems within the scope of this Statement of Work. The TPOC will provide technical clarification and assistance in support of the contract requirements. The TPOC DOES NOT have the authority to make changes and/or give direction under this contract. The only authority under this contract authorized to make changes, give direction, and/or provide monetary adjustments is the Contracting Officer from the Regional Contracting Office MCI-West, Camp Pendleton CA (see paragraph 10).

TPOC: Recruit Training Regiment Chaplain. Telephone Number: 619-524-1781.

10. Contracting Officer Authority.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer (Reference Block 31 on the SF1449). In the event the Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the contractor.

11. Base Access.

CURRENT CONTRACTORS

RAPIDGate/MCESS card holders will be required to transition to the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential to access MCB Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, MCAS Yuma, MCRD San Diego, MCMWTC Bridgeport, MCAGCC 29 Palms and other controlled areas within the MCIWEST Region.

DBIDS credentials will be valid for the duration of your contract, not to exceed five years; however, re-vetting of individuals’ information will occur each year.

Contractors will be required to bring the following items:

Current RAPIDGate/MCESS credential Second form of government-issued photo identification (Real ID Act Compliant, driver license, passport, etc.)

Company Contract/Letter of Authorization (this should come from the COR or the Contracting Officer) SECNAV form 5512/1 (the sponsoring organization should complete block 28 of the SECNAV form).

New DBIDS credentials will be valid for the remainder of the contract (not to exceed 5 years), but individuals will be re-vetted each year.

Effective 1 October 2018, all contractors and venders must be in possession of a DBIDS credential that is authenticated for all MCIWEST and west coast Service-Level Training Installations (SLTI).

Access to MCB Camp Pendleton through Naval Weapon’s Station Seal Beach, Detachment Fallbrook is prohibited unless DBIDS credential is authenticated (I.E., work is also performed there).

NEW CONTRACTORS

New contractors requiring access to MCIWEST installations will be issued temporary passes for up to 60 days.

If you are a new contractor seeking enrollment into DBIDS, please contact the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist managing the contract awarded to your respective company.

COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC)

(a) The Contractor shall provide proof that a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) has been submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for each employee requiring a CAC Card. During the period between the time that the request is submitted and the time that the investigation is returned, the Government may grant temporary access to the Contractor employee. Whether to grant temporary access is within the sole discretion of the Government, and a decision not to grant access shall not be grounds for a claim, request for an equitable adjustment or other contract modification, and shall not constitute an excuse for Contractor failure to perform. Such temporary access will not exceed 90 days.

(b) Upon the return of the Investigation Schedule Notice and Certificate of Investigation from OPM, the Contractor shall provide a copy to the security manager that has overall responsibility for the customer supported by the Contractor’s employees.

(c) "Report of Agency Adjudication Action" (form 79A) is sent when there are potential actionable issue(s) at the minor, moderate, or substantial level which may be disqualifying under suitability/security considerations. If the contractor receives an Agency Adjudication Action from OPM, the security manager shall be consulted before such adjudicative action is determined and returned to OPM.

(d) The Government will use the Adjudicative Guidelines (CNO ltr 5520 Ser 09N2/6U871220 of Sept 06) to guide determinations on whether access will be granted.

(e) The Contractor will be notified in writing if there is a disqualifying event that prevents the Contractor’s employee from obtaining a CAC. If temporary access was granted, it will immediately be revoked.

(f) The information required to initiate a background investigation through OPM, as well as a listing of the forms that are required, is contained at the following website: http://www.opm.gov/extra/investigate/IS-15.pdf

Base access requirements and procedures may change during the term of a contract. The contractor shall comply with all changes, and such compliance shall not be grounds for a request for an equitable adjustment or other contract modification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) Photography is restricted on the Base. Clearance for photography shall be obtained in advance from appropriate Base personnel. When requested, all film or storage media must be turned over for processing and security inspection.

Some areas of the Base may be inaccessible due to road conditions following heavy and/or prolonged rainfall.

Adjustments to work schedules due to road/weather conditions shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. If your vehicle gets stuck or breaks down, military personnel cannot pull or tow your vehicle. Call information (411) for assistance.