FA449720Q0029 Protestant Director of Music Q and A_8-31-20.pdf

FA449720Q0029 Protestant Director of Music Ministries:

Questions and Answers

Q1) What is the past award contract number for this solicitation?

A1) The previously awarded contract number is FA449717P0070. Additional information can be requested through FOIA.gov.

Q2) Is there a volunteer or an incumbent in place?

A2) There is a current contract in place.

Q3) What type of organ is available for use at the base (Allen, Hammond, Yamaha, pipe organ, etc.)?

A3) Rodgers 558 Upright Electric Organ

Q4) Can the Music Director perform the services of a musician at the same time, or do you require separate applicants for the Music Director and the Musician?

A4) The requirement is for two individuals to lead and provide music services for each Protestant Worship Service and rehearsals. The individual awarded (prime contractor) is responsible to provide an additional individual to fulfill the contract requirement.

Q5) Is there a choir in place? If yes, what is the estimated size of the choir?

A5) Currently, we do not have a choir. Operations during the COVID-19 pandemic prevent the regular use of chapel volunteers.

Q6) Will the chapel fund for the CCLI licensing of the music sheets? Are the music sheets available at the chapel for utilization by the contractor? Are the music sheets CCLI licensed?

A6) The Chapel currently has a CCLI License that the contractor will have access to (subscription includes music sheets available on SongSelect).

Q7) What is the actual schedule of the regular worship service and the rehearsal time?

A7) Regular Worship Service times* are as follows: Contemporary Service – Sundays at 0900, Gospel Service - Sundays at 1100; Rehearsal times are as follows: Gospel – Thursday at 1900; Contemporary – Thursdays at 1600. *FYI – Due to COVID-19, only one Protestant Worship Service is being conducted on Sundays at 1100.

Q8) Seeking clarification regarding the total 435 units (8 units per week for 52 weeks plus 19 special worship services). What is the actual breakdown of the 435 units on rehearsals and services per week?

A8)

The Music Director and Musician each may charge one unit per rehearsal and service.

o The Music Director will conduct two rehearsals, one for Contemporary Service, one for

Gospel Service.

o The Musician will attend both rehearsals.

o The Music Director will conduct two weekend services, one for Contemporary Service, one for Gospel Service.

o The Musician will perform at both weekend services.

The contract will normally be charged eight units per week

Remaining units will be reserved for other events that occur in the year including

Holiday Services: Christmas Services, Good Friday Services, Easter Sunday Services, and other Protestant Religious Holidays as determined necessary by the lead Protestant Chaplain (to include rehearsals. In addition, other Worship Service music support may be requested to support Memorial and/or Funerals for authorized personnel.

Worship Service music support may be requested to support Memorial and/or Funerals for authorized personnel.