Catholic Musician PWS (202308).docx

PRIMARY WORK STATEMENT

PRIMARY WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

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CATHOLIC MUSICIAN

(Organist) Regimental Memorial Chapel Fort Eustis, VA

633rd ABW/HC, Joint Base Langley-Eustis 1 Oct 23

POC: Sergeant First Class Gene Lucas Chaplain Resource Manager / COR Fort Eustis, VA 757-878-4909

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Contract Position Title

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Scope of Responsibilities

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Units of Work

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General Responsibilities

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Specific Responsibilities

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Education, Experience, and Other Significant Requirements

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Security and Access

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Government Furnished Equipment and Services

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Privacy Act

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Performance Evaluation

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The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Senior Army Chaplain

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The Contracting Office Representative (COR)

1. Contract Position Title. Catholic Musician, Regimental Memorial Chapel, Fort Eustis, VA.

2. Scope of Responsibilities. The Contractor shall provide instrumental organ music to assist the congregation in worship for the Catholic Mass at Regimental Memorial Chapel, Fort Eustis, VA.

3. Units of Work. Contractor provides services during Sunday Mass. If necessary, practice sessions and rehearsals will be held prior to each service at a time to be determined by the Contractor and in coordination with the Senior Catholic Priest and the Catholic Parish Coordinator. Special services and practice/rehearsals for those services are in addition to the normal weekly work units.

4. General Responsibilities.

4.1. Contractor shall perform for all regularly scheduled worship services, worship service rehearsals and additional masses as requested by the Senior Catholic Priest, including, but not limited to, holy days of obligation and Sunday mass.

4.2. Contractor shall follow Fort Eustis operating instructions for use and care of buildings and equipment.

4.3. The Contractor shall coordinate all support requirements with the Senior Catholic Priest or his/her designated representative.

5. Specific Responsibilities.

5.1. Support and assist the Senior Catholic Priest for Sunday Mass.

5.2. Play the organ/piano for the designated Worship Service including: accompany singing of hymns, choruses, and spiritual songs, perform prelude, postlude, offertory, and background music for meditation and prayers, that enhance the atmosphere of worship for the particular congregation. Generally, prelude is 10 minutes before designated start time and postlude of at least 5 minutes at the conclusion of the worship Service. Play the organ/piano as accompaniment for choir and/or worship team rehearsals.

5.3. Special Services: Contractor shall provide music as necessary for special services in coordination with the Senior Catholic Priest and the Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) Senior Army Chaplain. Special Services may include, but are not limited to, special religious services and Memorial Ceremonies or Services. When possible, Contractor shall receive four weeks’ notice for special services. However, requests for memorials will generally be short notice.

5.4. Accompany Choir Rehearsal: Contractor shall provide piano/organ accompaniment for choir and/or worship team rehearsals. To qualify as a rehearsal, the event will have a minimum duration of 60 minutes.

5.5. Contractor shall work closely and in harmony with other musicians and pastoral team, demonstrating a sensitivity and openness to participate in prayers and spiritual conversation while demonstrating a flexibility to adjust worship venues and music in accordance with the spiritual tone and atmosphere of the worship service.

5.6. Contractor shall follow all Fort Eustis Operating Instructions for proper administration and care of buildings and equipment. Notify the Senior Catholic Priest or Chapel NCOIC regarding any maintenance problems or requests concerning the instrument(s) of the chapel facility.

5.7. Contractor shall ensure that all facilities and equipment are properly secured after use.

5.8. Contractor shall maintain model decorum with special attention to dress and conduct that is appropriate for religious services and programs.

6. Education, Experience, and Other Significant Requirements.

6.1. Prospective contractor shall provide a resume that includes the following.

6.1.1. A minimum of 4 years experience with a church and/or chapel program playing organ and piano.

6.1.2. At least 1 year experience playing pipe organ for worship services.

6.1.3. Three letters of recommendation which include contact information for verification of required experience.

6.2. Prospective contractor shall demonstrate proficiency in an audition/interview to be scheduled upon completion of the solicitation process. The audition will include the following.

6.2.1. Two musical selections chosen by the prospective contractor. The selections will represent a prelude/anthem and offertory music. These selections will be played on the chapel’s pipe organ.

6.2.2. One musical selection chosen by the interview panel. The prospective contractor may play this selection on either pipe organ or piano; however, the panel will give preference to those who chose the organ.

6.3. Contractor shall have a basic understanding of military protocol and possess the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

7. Security and Access.

7.1. Personnel performing on this contract must be US citizens.

7.2. The Contractor will have no access to classified military information.

7.3. The Contractor requires no Common Access Card (CAC) and no access to the Fort Eustis Network for the performance of these duties.

7.4. In accordance with Air Force Instructions, the Contractor shall undergo a verification process to determine trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. Limited access with escort may be granted (at the installation's discretion) for an interim period while investigations are being conducted. 733 Security Forces Squadron will conduct background checks on all contractor personnel requiring access to the installation.

7.5. Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for use.

8. Government Furnished Equipment and Services.

8.1. The Government will furnish all equipment (microphones, keyboard, organ and other associated sound system equipment) necessary for the performance of duties. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all equipment.

8.2. The Government will provide access to photocopy machine as necessary to the performance of the Contractor’s duties.

8.3. The Government will not provide office space, workspace, information technology (IT) equipment or IT access.

9. Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that Contractor have access to Privacy Information. Contractor Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a, and applicable agency rules and guidance.

10. Performance Evaluation.

10.1. The Contractor may be required to meet with the Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) and/or the Contracting Office Representative (COR). Meetings shall be as often as necessary as determined by the QAP or COR.

10.2. The Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) for this contract is the COR. The Contractor shall consult with the COR for resolution of problems or questions about this statement of work.

10.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for filing any applicable social security, federal, or state taxes. Contractor shall be required to submit monthly invoices to the COR before payment is made.

11. The Joint Base Langley Eustis Senior Army Chaplain.

11.1. Reviews the contract annually to consider exercise of option.

11.2. Ensures that the unit rate of payment for the services described in this PWS is in 12 monthly installments.

12. The Contracting Office Representative (COR). The COR will monitor and inspect the contractor's performance. The contractor will be notified in writing of all noncompliance work and will be given an opportunity to correct nonconforming work. The contractor will be given an opportunity to respond in writing to any notice of noncompliance.