CATHOLIC MUSIC DIRECTOR QA R0027.pdf

FA2816-20-R0027: CATHOLIC MUSIC DIRECTOR

Questions and Answers

Q. 1) What is the past award contract number?

A. FA2816-19-PA034

Q. 2) Is there an incumbent in place?

A. No

Q. 3) Is there a volunteer pianist/accompanist in place?

A. Due to COVID-19 and the limited service, the pianist has not volunteered to play.

Q. 4) Will the Music Director perform the services of the pianist at the same time?

A. Yes.

Q. 5) Clarification regarding 2 (b) 10. Our company intends to subcontract the services specified in the PWS. Will you allow our company to subcontract 100% of the services?

A. Yes, but you (Primary) will be entirely be responsible for the contract performance, dealing with sub-contractor and the contracted employee.

Q. 6) Will the chapel fund for the CCLI licensing of the music sheets? Are there music sheets available for use at the chapel?

A. The Chapel does have CCLI licensing and has available music sheets for use.

Q. 7) Is there a choir? If yes, what is the estimated size of the choir?

A. Yes, currently there are only a few volunteers. The size is about 2-3 people.

Q. 8) Clarification regarding "4. Government Furnished Property and Services." What music instruments are available for use at the chapel?

A. We have an electric hybrid piano, drums, microphones, and a sound system to power all the instruments. Sometimes there are volunteers that bring their own instruments for example a guitar and flute.

Q. 9) Will the chaplain allow a single applicant to perform both the Catholic Musician Saturday services (Solicitation Number FA2816-20-R0026) and the Catholic Music Director Sunday Services (Solicitation No. FA2816-20-R0027), or would the chaplain prefer separate candidates for the two solicitations mentioned.

A. We would prefer separate candidates.

Q. 10) Considering the extensive requirements for cantor certification, will the chapel allow a window of opportunity to complete the certification/requirements within 60 days from the date of the award?

A. Based on the Basic Cantoring Formation Course (16 hours), we cannot accept 60 days from the date of the award.

Q. 11) Will the chaplain consider an audition pass to at least gauge the vocal talent of the applicants as a prerequisite before the awarding of the contract?

A. The chaplain will not conduct auditions. The company is entirely responsible to ensure that the qualifications based on the PWS are met. Auditions shall be part of your vetting process to ensure that the candidate can competently demonstrate the ability to perform Catholic Music.

Q.12) What was the prior award amount?

A. $92,469.60

Q.13) Is there an incumbent? If so, who?

A. Please refer to Question #2

Q.14) Can you share the specific instruments available at the chapel?

A. Please refer to Question #8

Q.15) Can you share the current COVID-19 safety measures?

A. We are currently holding all services outside while keeping 6 feet apart. We have a t emperature gun to check for a fever, hand sanitizer available for everyone, and someone taking down names of those attending. Masks are worn at all times.