Atch_3_-_PWS_-_PROTESTANT_CONTEMPORARY_GOSPEL_WORSHIP_SERVICE_(CGS)_MUSIC_DIRECTOR_-_28_June_2016.doc

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PROTESTANT CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL WORSHIP SERVICE (CGS) MUSIC DIRECTOR

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA

28 June 2016

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The primary form of worship is a blend of Contemporary and Gospel style music which is an essential element of this Protestant worship experience. The Contemporary Gospel Music Director provides the necessary musical support for the Contemporary Gospel Service at Luke AFB.

2. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

2.1 The Contractor will provide musical direction and leadership for the Protestant Contemporary Gospel Service at Luke AFB Chapel.

2.2 The Contractor consults and coordinates with the CGS Chaplain. The CGS Chaplain communicates with the Contract Monitor to validate work performance.

3. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:

3.1. A Bachelor of Arts /Science Degree in Music is preferred but not required.

3.2. Must be able to read music in order to direct and teach the choir/praise team and musician to maximize their abilities and enhance the worship experience.

3.3. Vocal ability required to teach and/or accompany the choir/praise team. Accompaniment ability with piano/keyboard or guitar is desired but not required.

3.4. Must be familiar with the contemporary and Gospel worship styles and possess the ability to blend them into a harmonious worship experience.

3.5. A letter of recommendation from an ordained clergy person attesting to the applicants musical ability/experience and character is required as part of the application package.

3.6. Provide two additional letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant's moral and ethical character consistent with the Christian faith to honor the sensibilities of worshiping community.

3.7. Contractor shall have at least two years’ experience directing church choirs in the gospel, and/or contemporary genre. These competencies shall be affirmed in the applicant's resume.

3.8. Contractor shall be able to direct worship services and special religious ceremonies as scheduled by the CGS Chaplain.

4. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. Contractor shall direct all regularly scheduled worship services, choir rehearsals and additional services as requested by the Contract Officer or CGS Chaplain, including, but not limited to, special chapel functions and special worship services.

4.2. Work closely with other choir chapel choir directors and musicians and pastoral team to ensure proper coordination of all chapel programing to include occasional combined services.

4.3. Follow 56 FW Chapel policies and/or Wing Chaplain Directives for use and care of buildings and equipment.

4.4. The Contractor is to coordinate all support requirements with the Contract Officer, CGS Chaplain, or a designated representative.

4.5. The Contractor is accountable for security and cleanliness of all facilities utilized in conjunction with their programs. 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, etc.) 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.

4.6. All foreseen absences are to be coordinated in advance with the CGS Chaplain and suitable replacement provided. See paragraph 4.8 below.

4.7. Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination, organization, preparation, and performance of choir and congregational music selections as required to support the Contemporary Gospel Worship Service.

4.8. Contractor will be responsible to produce PowerPoint slides each week. Slides will be submitted to the CGS Chaplain or audio-visual team at a predetermined weekly deadline.

4.9. Contractor will ensure all Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) policies are followed to include quarterly reporting to CCLI.

4.10.

Contractor shall be required to be present at least 30-minutes prior to the start of each service or event.

4.11. Contractor shall assist the CGS Chaplain in coordinating guest musicians/groups who perform at Chapel-sponsored events or services.

4.12.

Any performance requests of the choir and/or musician to perform in the local community as representatives of Luke AFB Chapel MUST be approved by the CGS Chaplain and Wing Chaplain before they can accept the invitation.

5. HOURS/UNITS of WORK: Contractor services will be provided during Sunday worship services, normally two hours in length (.5 hrs. before, 1 hr. for service, .5 hrs. after). Practice sessions/rehearsals will be held prior to each service at a time to be determined by the Contractor, with the approval of the Contract Officer or CGS Chaplain. Special services, and practices/rehearsals for special services, are in addition to the normal weekly work units. Units are defined as a session, which is a minimum of an hour but not to exceed two hours, providing services listed in this PWS.

Regular Service

53 (units) Regular Rehearsals

53 (units) Special Services/Rehearsals 24 (units) Annual Total

130 (units) 5.1

Arrive no later than 30-minutes prior to the start of a service or rehearsal.

6. 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. Request dependent upon funds availability.

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

8. REPLACEMENTS: Contractor is responsible for continuous contract performance through contract period. Replacements may not be long-term (defined as more than 6-8 weeks), or on consistently recurring basis (i.e. every other week, 3rd Sunday of each month, etc.), but recurring basis, but only for required short-term absences of a personal nature (i.e. sickness, vacation, family emergency, etc.). Replacement candidates must meet all Protestant Contemporary Gospel Music Director Qualifications listed above and be an agreeable substitute by the CGS Chaplain. Resume and references are required for approval. The government reserves the right to refuse any candidate if he or she does not meet all required qualifications. The Contractor shall submit a resume for each candidate.

8.1 Replacement candidates can be approved in advance to facilitate ease of filling required absence due to unplanned, unforeseen events.

8.2 All subcontractors must meet the same qualifications as the contractor and be approved as suitable by the CGS Chaplain and/or Contract Monitor.

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

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

11. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

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

11.2 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.

11.3 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.

11.4 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.

11.5 For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor shall comply with DoD 5400.7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of lnformation 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 or contractor employees shall not be retained by the contractor and will be surrendered immediately to an appropriate Government authority.

11.6 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.

11.7 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.

12. 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.

12.1 The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost keys to Quality Assurance Personnel.

12.2 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.

12.3 The contractor shall prohibit the use of issued keys and/or cipher lock combinations by any persons other than the contractor.

13. CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK: The Contractor 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.