Att. 3: PWS - Catholic Service Music Accompanist.pdf

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This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the requirements for a Catholic Music Accompanist position at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The role involves providing musical support for Catholic services, including playing piano, arranging music, and coordinating with the base chaplain. Key requirements include having 5+ years of college-level music education or equivalent experience, the ability to skillfully play piano, sight-read and arrange music, and fluency in English.

The Music Accompanist will be responsible for supporting weekly rehearsals and services, special events like memorial and funeral services, and maintaining professional standards. The position requires attending at least one rehearsal and one worship service per week, with an estimated 120 total events annually. The contractor must undergo a criminal background check, adhere to base closure procedures, and comply with government property and confidentiality guidelines. The contract is a non-personal service agreement, with the accompanist expected to work under the direction of the base Catholic Chaplain/Priest.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(PWS) FOR

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB

CATHOLIC MUSIC ACCOMPANIST

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 Title

SECTION 2 Scope of Responsibilities

SECTION 3 Education and Experience

SECTION 4 General Responsibilities

SECTION 5 Specific Responsibilities

SECTION 6 Criminal History Background Check

SECTION 7 Duty Hours

SECTION 8 Other

SECTION 9 Compliance with Public Law

SECTION 10 Government Down-time for Various Authorities Including The President, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Air Force or Appropriate Commander

APPENDIX Sample Corrective Action Report (CAR)

Seymour Johnson AFB Catholic Music Accompanist Position

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Faith Group: Catholic

1. Title. Music Accompanist for the SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB CATHOLIC SERVICE here in called “Music Accompanist.” consults and coordinates with the Chaplain/Catholic Priest assigned to the Accompanist here in called “Chaplain.”

2. Scope of Responsibilities. Serves as Music Accompanist providing the music activities for the SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB Community. The Music Accompanist shall provide labor and management to support the responsibilities outlined within this PWS. Accompaniment includes, but is not limited to, playing, training, scheduling, and processing music for liturgies within the

CATHOLIC SERVICE in collaboration with and following the direction of the SEYMOUR

JOHNSON AFB CATHOLIC SERVICE Chaplain/Catholic Priest.

2.1 This is a non-personal service contract to perform duties as the Catholic RE Coordinator.

The US Government shall neither supervise nor control the method by which the RE Coordinator performs required task herein. It shall be the responsibility of the RE Coordinator to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services.

The Catholic RE Coordinator should notify the Contracting Officer immediately if the manner in which the contract is administered gives rise to personal services. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature (e.g., inherently governmental functions). All decisions relative to programs supported by the Catholic RE Coordinator shall be the sole responsibility of the US Government.

2.2 Accompaniment shall be required for rehearsals, services, and special services.

2.2.1. Special services include but are not limited to: Memorial services, Funeral services, combined services, faith specific holidays, and occasional support for special events.

3. Education and Experience. The contracted Music Accompanist shall:

3.1. Have 5 or more years of college in music (or related field), or equivalent years of related experience in a chapel/church setting.

3.2. Be able to skillfully play the piano.

3.3. Be able to sight read, arrange, improve, play, and score music.

3.4. Play music in keeping with a CATHOLIC style, service.

3.5. Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English in order to perform all responsibilities outlined within the PWS.

4. General Responsibilities. Music Accompanist shall:

4.1. Provide musical support for the Catholic Services at SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB Chapel.

4.2. Provide musical support for a minimum of 1 rehearsal and 1 worship service each week.

4.3. Follow direction of Chaplain/Catholic Priest for musical selections.

4.4. Coordinate all support requirements with the Chaplain/Catholic Priest or their designated representative.

4.5. Assist the Chaplain/Catholic Priest or their designated representative in developing the following in regards to Music Accompanist programs as appropriate: annual calendar of events, Chapel Tithes and Offerings fund budget, Appropriated Fund budget, and core volunteer training requirements.

4.6. Return any and all government owned music scores and equipment obtained in the performance of the required duties following the last service provided under the contract.

4.7. Not engage in the unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials by photocopying or any other means that would expose the government to liability for penalties under existing or future copyright laws.

4.8. Provide a replacement accompanist as necessary to ensure 100% coverage for all responsibilities listed within this PWS. The replacement shall meet or exceed the qualifications of the Music Accompanist. This shall be coordinated with the Chaplain/Catholic Priest and approved by the contracting officer’s representative (COR) at least 14 days prior to the start of performance by the approved replacement.

5. Specific Responsibilities. Music Accompanist shall:

5.1. Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the beginning of worship services and special services, and 15 minutes prior to the beginning of each rehearsal.

5.2. Submit purchase/repair requests as needed for support of the music program to the

Chaplain/Catholic Priest or their designated representative.

5.3. Be accountable the security and cleanliness of all facilities utilized in conjunction with the programs. Specifically, the contractor shall be responsible for opening, restoring to its neutral setting, cleaning, and securing any facilities used for music events, rehearsals, worship services, or special services.

5.4. Maintain a professional attitude and environment to include hygiene and appearance.

5.5. Play assigned music from a religious music, ecclesiastical, or suitable type publication resource consistent with the nature of the Catholic Services.

5.6. Arrange, improve, and score such music as appropriate for compatibility with the type of worship service or other functions of the Chaplain’s program at which it was rendered.

5.7. Attend any meetings identified by the COR or their designee.

6. Criminal History Background Check.

6.1. The contractor shall submit a completed background check application (as required by

DoDI 1402.05 Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services) to the

Chaplain Corps background check program manager within 20 days of contract award. It is mandatory that all Chaplain Corps employees and contractors working with children under the age of eighteen (18) undergo a background check investigation in compliance with DoDI 1402.05 and

AFI 52-101, Planning and Organizing.

6.2. Disqualifying information on the background check can be grounds for termination of the contract. In accordance with DAFI 52-101, the Senior Installation Chaplain has final approval authority for personnel (including contractors) working or participating in military-sanctioned chapel programs.

6.3. Provisional background check guidance: The contractor may begin performance of this contract after initiating the background check, but must remain under line of sight supervision

(LOSS) at all times until the background check is favorably adjudicated while around children under the age of 18 years when parents or guardians are not present.

6.4. The Government shall reserve the right to terminate the contract if the required background check is not completed within 60 days of contract award or if the background check reveals disqualifying information as determined by the Senior Installation Chaplain.

6.5. The contractor has the right to obtain a copy of any background check results pertaining to them and to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the report.

6.6. The contractor must ensure that all volunteers working with youth below 18 years of age have a favorably adjudicated background check as described in DoDI 1402.05, Criminal History

Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services. The Music Accompanist shall ensure that all specified volunteers and individuals pending favorable adjudication remain under Line of

Sight Supervision when children are present. Line of Sight Supervision is also required for all non-specified volunteers as described in DAFI 52-101.

6.7. Non-US personnel in overseas locations (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, and other US occupied territories where US laws/codes applies) must adhere to host nation’s background check guidance, determination, and must be consistent with or equivalent to a DoD Tier 1 investigation, to the greatest extent possible.

6.8. Non-US residents within US and territories must follow DoDI background check instructions and guidance.

7. Duty Hours.

7.1. Music Accompanist shall be required to be present for all rehearsals, services, and special events. Requirements will vary per season/month and will be established by the Chaplain/Catholic

Priest. The estimated number of events over the course of 12 months is 120, to include a minimum of [1] rehearsals and [1] services per week.

7.2. For any anticipated absences, the contractor shall provide a replacement accompanist as necessary to ensure 100% coverage for all responsibilities listed within this PWS. The replacement shall meet or exceed the qualifications of the Music Accompanist. This shall be coordinated with the Chaplain and approved the contracting officer’s representative (COR) at least 14 days prior to the start of performance by the approved replacement. Absences due to illness or family emergency will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. The contractor shall not employ/sub-contract any person to perform any of the work required by this PWS on SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB without prior approval. Replacements must be supervised via Line of Sight requirements, unless they have a previously completed background check.

7.3. Rehearsals shall be held at an appropriate time to allow for maximum participation of the chapel community and shall be an appropriate length to ensure adequate preparation for performances at weekly services or special services (no less than [1] hour(s) and no more than [1.5] hours in length).

7.3.1. Pre-performance rehearsals shall be held [50] minutes prior to the beginning of worship services and special services.

8. Other.

8.1. Liturgies. All liturgies within the parish are at the discretion of the Chaplain.

8.2. Taxes. The Music Accompanist will be responsible for filing any applicable social security, federal, state or host nation taxes. The Music Accompanist will also obtain any applicable business licenses and registrations and otherwise compliance with host nation law.

8.3. Government Furnished Property. The SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB Chapel will provide telephone and copier access for official use only. Computer access will not be provided under the terms of this contract. The contractor will have the necessary access to the Chapel facility as needed in performance of the activities scheduled. Government owned instruments and sound equipment are available for the use by the Music Accompanist. Government owned equipment shall not be removed without the permission of the Equipment Custodian or their designee.

8.4. The Government will maintain proper care of Government owned instruments and equipment. The contractor shall report to the Chapel staff on the condition of Government’s musical instruments and identify any needs for maintenance on them. The contractor will be responsible for repair or replacement of damaged equipment due to negligence or misuse.

8.5. Inspections. The Contracting Officer and/or the COR may observe the Music Accompanist at any time to ensure that the programs and services are operating in accordance with this PWS.

The Contracting Officer and/or COR may inspect files and records at any time. The Music

Accompanist will be notified in writing of any and all non-compliance, and will be given an opportunity to correct, if possible, nonconforming work. The Music Accompanist will be given an opportunity to respond in writing to any notice of noncompliance within 10 calendar days of notice.

8.6. The Contractor shall ensure all issued keys/combinations are not used by unauthorized persons and all keys are returned upon contract termination. The Music Accompanist shall not duplicate any keys issued by the Government.

8.7 The Music Accompanist shall immediately report to the Chaplain any occurrences of lost keys. In the event keys are lost the Music Accompanist may be responsible for costs incurred in rekeying or replacing affected locks and keys.

9. Compliance with Public Law

9.1. In accordance with Public Law 105-270, Section 5(2)(A), the contractor will not perform inherently governmental functions. Section 5(2)(A) of this Public law defines the term "inherently governmental function" as "a function that is so intimately related to the public interest as to require performance by Federal Government employees." Per Section 5(2)(B), inherently governmental functions include management of Government programs requiring value judgments, conduct of foreign relations, selection of program priorities, and the direction of intelligence and counterintelligence operations. Per Section 5(2)(C), inherent governmental functions DO NOT include (i) gathering information for or providing advice, opinions, recommendations, or ideas to

Federal Government officials or (ii) any function that is primarily ministerial and internal in nature."

9.2. Confidentiality: The provisions of Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-57 dated December

31, l974 (5 USC 552a) apply. Services rendered and all materials including records, files, documents, and work papers provided to the Music Accompanist by the Government and data results, conclusions and recommendations obtained thereof shall be considered Government property. The information shall not be disclosed, copied, modified, used (except in the completion of this contract) or otherwise disseminated to any other person or entity at any time to include, but not limited to, inclusion in any database external to the Government without the Government’s expressed consent.

10. Government Down-time for Various Authorities Including The President, Secretary of

Defense, Secretary of the Air Force or Appropriate Commander

10.1. Base Closures. The Center or Base Commander may elect to close all or part of the base for any reasons such as time-off award, base open house, emergency, etc.

10.2. Contractor shall be officially dismissed upon notification of a base closure in accordance with paragraph b. Contractor shall promptly secure all government furnished property appropriately and evacuate in an expedient but safe manner.

10.3. In the event of a base closure, the Contractor and Contracting Officer shall jointly choose a course of action for the following options:

10.3.1. If there is a need for the service during the base closure and there is sufficient government supervision, the contractor may continue on-site work. The Contractor shall bill the Government in accordance with the contract.

10.3.2. If there is no need for the service during the scheduled base closure, the contractor shall not work on-site. The Government, at its discretion, may extend the contract by a period equal to the amount of time of the closure, subject to the availability of funds. The

Government will not be liable for any time not worked.

10.4. Base Closure Notification Procedures

10.4.1. After an official decision to close a base has been made by the Base Commander, local television and radio stations will be notified of the closure.

10.4.2. The contractor is directed to listen or watch one of the local radio or television stations for notification of a base closure. Contractor should follow instructions intended for non-essential personnel.

10.4.3. The contractor may not receive any other form of notification of a base closure from the Government. The contractor is responsible for notification of his employees.

10.4.4. If the decision to close all or part of the base is made during the duty day, and the Base

Commander's decision is transmitted through official notification channels, the contractor shall follow the instructions as given.

APPENDIX: SAMPLE CORRECTIVE ACTION REPORT (CAR)

WING LETTERHEAD

DD Month YYYY

MEMORANDUM FOR [FAITH GROUP MUSIC ACCOMPANIST NAME]

SUBJECT: Notification of [NON-COMPLIANCE AND/OR REJECTION OF

DELIVERABLE(S)]

1. This is to notify you in accordance with your Performance Work Statement (PWS) that the following [ITEM(S) WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE AND/OR DELIVERABLE(S) HAVE BEEN

REJECTED].

PWS Ref # Requirement Date/Specified Reason(s) for Non-Compliance

2. You have 10 calendar days to correct, if possible, all non-conforming work listed above and respond to this notice in writing.

3. Please refer any questions to me at [xxxx@us.af.mil / DSN: 000-0000].

[FIRST MI. LAST, RANK, USAF]

Contracting Officer mailto:xxxx@us.af.mil

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