Atch_1_-_Solicitation_-_PWS_-_Protestant_Traditional_Service_Music_Director_-_30_Oct_2017.doc

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

NONPERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

LUKE AFB AZ

PROTESTANT TRADITIONAL SERVICE MUSIC DIRECTOR

30 October 2017

1. CONTRACT POSITION TITLE: Protestant Traditional Worship Service Music Director

2. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for providing Traditional style of worship music which is an essential element to the Protestant worship experience. The Traditional Music Director provides necessary musical support for the Protestant Traditional Service at Luke AFB AZ.

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

2.2. The Contractor consults and coordinates with the Deputy Chaplain or designee hereafter Chaplain. The Chaplain communicates with the Contract Monitor to validate work performance.

3. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS. The Protestant Traditional Service Music Director:

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

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

3.3. Vocal ability required to teach and/or accompany the choir.

3.4. A letter of recommendation from an ordained clergy person attesting to the applicant’s musical ability, experience and character is required as part of the application package.

3.5. Provide an additional letter of recommendation attesting to the applicant's moral and ethical character consistent with the Christian faith to honor the sensibilities of worshiping community.

3.6. Contractor shall have at least two year’s experience directing church choirs. These competencies shall be affirmed in the applicant's resume.

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

4. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES. The Protestant Traditional Service Music Director:

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

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

4.3. Follow Chapel policies and directives for use and care of buildings and equipment.

4.4. The Contractor is to coordinate all support requirements with the Contract Officer, Chaplain.

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 and practice areas used is neat and returned to its original condition.

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

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

4.8. The contract will submit monthly invoices by the 5th of the following month in Wide Area Work Flow and enter all dates and units used on a monthly basis.

4.9. 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. Favorable Installations Records Check, and FBI Digital Fingerprints in accordance with DODI 1402.5

4.10. The contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are coordinated with the 56th Contracting Squadron.

4.11. The contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure all keys issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government.

5. HOURS/UNITS OF WORK: Contractor services will be provided during Sunday worship services, normally two hours (1 unit) 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 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 Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Regular Service

52 (units)

Regular Rehearsals

52 (units) Special Services/Rehearsals 11 (units) Annual Total

115 (units)

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

6. REPLACEMENTS: Contractor is responsible for continuous contract performance through contract period. Replacements may not be long-term (defined as more than 2-3 weeks), or on consistently recurring basis (i.e. every other week, 3rd Sunday of each month, etc.), but only for required short-term absences of a personal nature (i.e. sickness, vacation, family emergency, etc.). Replacement candidates must meet all Protestant Traditional Musician qualifications listed above and be an agreeable substitute by Chaplain and be able to meet Security Forces base access requirements. Replacement candidates (subcontractors) can be approved in advance to facilitate ease of filling required absence due to unplanned, unforeseen events.

7. The Wing Chaplain will:

7.1. Review the contract annually to consider exercise option

7.2. Ensures the rate of payment for the services is described in the PWS is in 12 monthly installments