Atch_1_-_PWS-_Catholic_CHOIR_DIRECTOR_-_28_June_2016.doc

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CATHOLIC WORSHIP SERVICES’

CHOIR DIRECTOR

LUKE AFB, AZ

28 June 2016

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The primary form of Catholic worship is the Mass and liturgical music is an essential element for this worship experience. The Catholic Choir Director provides the necessary musical support for the Mass at Luke AFB, located in Litchfield Park, Arizona.

2. CHOIR DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Since the services furnished by the contractor are in support of or preparation for the conduct of Catholic worship, the contractor must possess:

2.1 A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music; preferred but not required.

2.2 Minimum two years directing experience within the past five years in a church setting.

2.2 Preference will be given to those Catholics with experience directing Catholic Choirs.

2.3 Strong preference will be given if that experience is in a military setting.

2.1. The ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with co-workers, chapel staff and parishioners.

2.4 Possess a high level of technical musical ability, be able to sight-read music, and successfully pass an audition.

2.5 Be able to provide instruction in music reading to members of worship team.

2.6 Possess no negative findings in a background check that would preclude working with children.

2.7 Submit a résumé including academic and work related references.

3. CHOIR DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and Responsibilities: The Catholic Choir Director Under the direction of the GS Catholic Priest or designee will coordinate music requirements to support Sunday Masses, Masses for Special Feast Days, Funeral/Memorial Services (as requested), or other occasions including weekly practice for same and lead the music accompanist at all performances and rehearsals for these Masses. Other responsibilities include:

1.1. Direct all worship services providing preludes, postludes, and music for congregational singing at appropriate parts of the Mass.

3.1. Assist the Catholic Priest, in the selection of suitable music for worship services, special community programs and other services performed as part of the Catholic program. All resources and supplies must be approved before any purchasing is initiated and must be stored in a location selected/approved by the Wing Chaplain.

3.3 All resources and supplies must be approved before any purchasing is initiated and must be stored in a location selected/approved by the Wing Chaplain.

3.2. Recruit volunteers to participate in musical groups.

3.3. Conduct oneself in a professional and business-like manner.

3.4. Be neatly attired and well groomed. Cut-offs or shorts are not acceptable for males. Female attire will not consist of cut-offs, shorts, pedal pushers, halter tops, and similar attire. Any hair length, beards or mustaches are acceptable, provided they are neat, clean and properly trimmed.

3.5. Arrive no later than Fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of a service or rehearsal.

3.6. Ensure, after each rehearsal, the choir area used is returned to its original condition (i.e. books either returned to the rack or stored neatly away, microphones, cords, and stands put away, papers from music and bulletins removed) and that the facilities are properly secured and locked upon departure. For each weekend worship service, ensure the choir/practice area used is neat and returned to its original condition.

3.7. Attend monthly Parish Advisory Council Meetings, unless otherwise directed by the Catholic Priest or Wing Chaplain. Attendance is as a representative, not as a voting member. Attend other area related meetings as directed by the Catholic Priest or Wing Chaplain.

3.10 Additional sessions may be scheduled by the Catholic Priest or designee but the total number of authorized units per year cannot exceed 175 units.

3.11 The Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) for this contract is the Chaplain in charge of service. The Musician will consult with the QAE for resolution of problems or questions about this Statement of Work.

4. RATE OF PAY: Rates will be on a per unit basis. A unit is defined as a scheduled performance or rehearsal held at the chapel facility lasting a minimum of one hour. Two units will be assigned each week based upon one rehearsal and one worship service. The Catholic Priest or designee in concert with the person responsible for the service will decide how many units are authorized for the specific activity. Time required to coordinate, organize and plan musical activities is considered in the establishment of the rate of pay. Contractor will only be paid for services actually performed and cannot exceed the total number of units authorized.

5. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: Requirements for music supplies will be submitted in writing (Fund requests Forms) to the chaplain responsible for the service at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the required date. Contractor will also prepare an annual budget for such supplies and equipment.

6. REPLACEMENTS: Contractor is responsible for continuous contract performance through contract period. Candidates must meet all Catholic Music Director qualifications listed above and be an agreeable substitute by the Catholic Priest or his Designee. The Contractor shall submit a resume for each candidate. The government reserves the right to refuse any candidate if he or she does not meet all required qualifications.

7. CERTIFICATION OF SERVICES: The Contractor will submit pay invoices via the Wide Area Work Flow System.

8. SECURITY OF FACILITY: The Coordinator will ensure the facility used is properly and secured upon departure following a practice session or rehearsal.

9. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

9.1. Pass and Identification Items. The contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for self, and volunteers.

9.2. Retrieving Identification Media. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes from volunteers who depart for any reason and turn them in to the issuing office.

9.3. Traffic Laws. Contractor will comply with all base traffic regulations. Contractor is subject to random vehicle speed control checks. Contractor cited for speeding on the installation may suffer loss of base driving privileges, debarment from the base, or other administrative action. The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited while driving on Luke AFB.

9.4. Random Personnel and Vehicle Searches. Contractor is subject to random personnel and vehicle searches. If contractor personnel refuse to be searched, they will be denied entry to the base, and may result in loss of base driving privileges, debarment for the base, or other administrative action.

9.5. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor is prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor owned vehicle or privately owned while on Luke AFB.

9.6. For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor shall comply with DoD 5400.7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material. FOUO or FOIA material discovered by the contractor shall not be retained and will be surrendered immediately to an appropriate Government authority.

9.7. Reporting Requirements. Contractor shall immediately report to an appropriate government authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of Department of Defense personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified for unclassified defense information.

9.8. Physical Security. Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

9.9. Key Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government.

9.8.1. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys to

Quality Assurance Personnel.

9.8.2. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor may be required, upon written direction of the contracting officer, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the government. The government may, however, at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

9.8.3. The contractor shall prohibit the use of keys and/or cipher lock combinations, issued by the government, by any persons other than the contractor and the opening of locked areas by contractor to permit entrance of persons other than contractor engaged in performance of contract work requirements in those areas.

10. Criminal History Background Check: You will be subject to a criminal history background check. Mandatory disqualifying criteria include any conviction of sexual offense, a drug felony, a violent crime, or a criminal offense involving a child or children.