PWS_Catholic_Musician_contracting_edits.doc

Performance Work Statement Catholic Musician

1. Contract Position Title. Catholic Musician

2. Scope of Responsibilities.

2.1. The Catholic Musician provides piano and organ performances, as required, for Little Rock AFB Catholic worship services, memorial/funeral services, special/holy day services, and practice sessions. The Catholic Musician shall assist the Little Rock AFB Chapel by performing services in accordance with the terms and conditions in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.2. The maximum number of units that may be expended for services is 250 units per year.

2.3. A unit is defined as services one worship service, memorial/funeral service, special/holy day service, or practice session. Other than musician services each unit also includes (as applicable) time for pre-service coordination, setup, warm up, clean up, and opening/closing of facility.

2.4. From here on the Catholic Musician will be referred to as Contractor.

3. Education and Experience Requirement. The Contractor must:

3.1. Be a committed, mature individual who works well with others.

3.2. Have the ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with personnel including chapel staff, contractors and parishioners. There will be zero tolerance for disrespect, harassment, or any other behavior toward a staff member that that might adversely affect the Air Force by eroding morale, good order, discipline, respect for authority, unit cohesion, or mission accomplishment.

3.3. Have the ability and willingness to provide services in a pluralistic and multi-faith chapel setting.

3.4. Be able to demonstrate (in person) the ability to read music and play piano proficiently. The ability to play the organ and experience in playing for a military chapel or civilian equivalent is preferable.

3.5. Have knowledge and experience of musical traditions of Catholic worship (i.e., liturgical, traditional, and contemporary music) and have the ability to play with other musicians (i.e., guitar, drums, trumpet, etc.)

3.6. Submit to a routine background check according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI 1402.5), Criminal History Background Checks.

4. General Responsibilities.

4.1. Provide piano and organ musician services, as required, for the Little Rock AFB Chapel. The Chaplain in charge of the service will determine the requirements for the service.

4.2. No government-owned equipment should be removed from base chapel without prior approval of the Chapel Primary POC.

4.3. Most services will be conducted in Base Chapel (Bldg 950) unless notified otherwise.

4.4. Wear appropriate attire consistent with a professional appearance.

4.5. Comply with all Federal, State, and Local Laws and requirements and Air Force Instructions which are found to apply to this position.

4.6. The Contractor will be responsible for the paying of any Social Security taxes, federal or local income taxes, and state unemployment insurance premiums for themselves, as well as for any individual employed or subcontracted by them to provide services under this contract.

4.7. The Government will provide the shared use of telephones for the transmission of official Government information only. The Contractor shall not use Government telephones to transact personal business. The Government is not responsible for charges for collect calls accepted by contractor employees. The use of Government phones by the Contractor constitutes consent to monitoring, in accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 4640.6, Communications Security Telephone Monitoring and Recording.

5. Specific Responsibilities. The Contractor will:

5.1. Perform for each service by playing for congregational hymns, preludes and postludes, and special music. Worship services are usually held on Sundays, and rehearsals are usually performed once per week. Schedules are subject to change, and additional performances may be required for special events and holy days (special performances etc. are considered a unit). Services and rehearsals are approximately 1 hour in length.

5.2. Coordinate with appropriate chaplain and music director to determine musical requirements for all services/rehearsals. Music for hymns/praise songs, preludes, postludes, offertories, and special music must be approved in advance by the chaplain conducting the service.

5.3. Be available in the performance area at least 20 minutes prior to service for prelude and while services are being conducted. If warm-up time with choir/musicians is needed, contractor will need to be available at least 25 minutes prior to service.

5.4. Be responsible for preparation and restoration of piano and organ areas. Will ensure equipment used is put back into its correct place or assigned storage area, that items are arranged so that tripping hazards are minimized, and that trash is removed.

5.5. Be accountable for opening and securing the chapel facility and other facilities used in conjunction with their programs.

6. The Wing Chaplain.

6.1. Provides piano, organ, standard office supplies, internal funds request and processing forms, and other items deemed necessary to perform services described in this PWS.

6.2. Ensures that information on monthly invoice by Contractor for payment reflects a true and accurate accounting of services provided.

6.3. Provides Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund (CTOF) for at least one training event that relates specifically to the Catholic music program, when funding is available and cannot be provided by appropriated funds.

7. Chapel Primary Point of Contact.

7.1. The Chapel Primary Point of Contact (POC) for this requirement will be the Senior Catholic Chaplain or designee as required.

7.2. The Chapel Primary POC shall monitor and inspect the Contractor’s performance in accordance with this Performance Work Statement. Chapel Primary POC shall document discrepancies and contact the Contracting Squadron Contracting Officer for resolution.

8. Substitutions. If a temporary substitute contractor is required, it will be the responsibility of the musician to locate a replacement with equal qualifications. The substitute must be approved by the Chapel Primary POC or their designee.

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