PWS Contemporary Music Worship Ldr.docx

F25600-02-R-5007 Attachment 2 Performance Work Statement Contemporary Praise and Worship Leader Dated 25 January 2011

1. Description of Services/General Information: This is a non-personal service contract to support the 55th Wing Chapel by recruiting, training, and rehearsing with a Band and Praise Team for the purpose of leading a congregation in current contemporary praise and worship songs.

1.1 Place of Performance: Will regularly support worship services/programs located at:

1.1.1 SAC Memorial Chapel (301 Lincoln Hwy, Offutt AFB, Nebraska)

1.1.2 Capehart Chapel (2500 Capehart Rd, Bellevue, Nebraska)

2. Tasks:

2.1. Support the overall Chapel mission by working cooperatively with leadership, staff members, and volunteers.

2.2. Re-invigorate the active duty population’s connectiveness to the Chapel through a vibrant and relevant musical program, leading rehearsals/worship with the assistance of a Band and Praise Team.

2.3. Fulfill the Senior Protestant and Service-Chaplains’ overall vision for worship service:

2.3.1. Coordinate with Service-Chaplain in the selection of music to include compiling a song list and providing it in advance of rehearsal/worship for review and approval.

2.3.2. Meet as reasonably needed with Senior Protestant Chaplain, Service-Chaplain, Band, and/or Praise Team in order to discuss pertinent musical issues related to the performance of duties.

2.4. Successfully play and lead congregation in Contemporary songs ensuring 75% of songs are within 10 years of calendar year.

2.5. Recruit, assemble, teach, rehearse, and lead a Band and Praise Team of predominately active-duty and military dependents for worship.

2.6. Ensure all volunteers working with youth below 18 years of age receive a background check as directed by DODI 1402.5 Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services.

2.7. Be present at least 30 minutes before rehearsals and worship services in order to prepare and perform necessary duties. If plan to be late or absent, notify Service-Chaplain and Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) at least 7 days prior. If absent, contractor shall find a substitute to support this requirement who meets the personnel qualification in accordance with Paragraph 5.1. Set up and work with Chapel sound equipment used for the worship service. (Chapel will supply a list of equipment.)

2.8. Provide musical support not exceeding 116 units per contractual year. ( 1 Unit=1 Service/Rehearsal)

2.9. Attend an annual Contemporary worship leader conference (as required) for leadership and ministry enhancement.

2.10. Submit any requests for material orders through the Service-Chaplain and QAP to support requisite tasks.

2.11. Present a neat appearance and dress appropriately for religious services in accordance with local Chapel Operating Instructions.

3. Working Space/Material/Equipment

3.1. The Government will provide working space in Chapels, musical instruments, music, sound equipment, relevant licensing fees (e.g. CCLI) as required for funded Contractor personnel.

3.2. Ensure the security and cleanliness of all facilities utilized in conjunction with related programs and observes all local safety requirements and procedures. Maintain workspace and storerooms in a clean, orderly and safe manner.

4. General Information:

5.1 Personnel Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide personnel with the necessary training and qualification to accomplish all requirements identified in this SOW. Resumes will be submitted for validations of key personnel’s skill sets. In the event of contractor turnover of employees, qualification summaries shall be submitted through the Contracting Officer for verification of key personnel skill sets. Contractor shall have all of the following skill sets:

5.1.1. Possess a general understanding of the basic concepts of Christian doctrine.

5.1.2 Possess a minimum of three (3) years experience--preferably a minimum of five (5) years--as a Praise and Worship Leader in a Contemporary Worship Service setting to include:

5.1.2.1 Leading a Band, Praise Team, and congregation in songs vocally and instrumentally (while playing a guitar or keyboard);

5.1.2.2 Conducting weekly rehearsals with a Band and Praise Team;

5.1.2.3 Recruiting, assembling, and maintaining a Band and Praise Team;

5.1.2.4 Possessing a current repertoire of Contemporary music and songs.

5.1.3 Have training in music with the ability to read music (including chords) and to effectively play by “ear.”

5.1.4 Possess the ability to work within an interdenominational and interfaith setting with chaplains and parishioners of diverse religious positions/backgrounds.

5.1.5 Possess the ability to pass the background check in accordance with DODI 1402.5.

5.2 Core Working Hours. The Service-Chaplain / QAP and contractor shall determine core working hours not exceeding 116 weekly rehearsals and worship services for all 52 weeks of contractual year.

5.3 Quality Assurance. A QAP will be appointed by the Wing Chaplain in order to monitor the Contractor’s performance in order to ensure services are received. The Contractor will be notified in writing of any noncompliance and will be given an opportunity to correct, if possible, nonconforming work.

5.4 Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws and requirements, as well as applicable Air Force Instructions, computer and information security requirements, local Operating Instructions, and policies and directives.

5.5 Complete training, at least annually, as determined by the Wing Chaplain to ensure that the Contractor is able to produce services in a military setting and in accordance with Air Force policies, readiness, and initiatives. Examples are: AFSO21 procedures; how the chapel is to function in a time of war, natural disasters, or during readiness exercises, etc.

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