M33000-16-SS-CH002_Blinder_SOW_Musician_BMCdraft_v5.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW):

pianist/accompanist (Roman Catholic/Protestant Worship services):

1.0. INTRODUCTION

1.1. This effort is for a non-personal service contract to provide a musical program in support of the Command Religious Program located at Blinder Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton, CA. The contractor shall provide the level of support required to meet the Government needs in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 Music is an integral part of and an essential element in Roman Catholic and Protestant worship services. The technical expertise needed to provide these services is beyond the capabilities of present government personnel.

2.2 Services of the Pianist include the selection of music appropriated to the liturgical seasons in consultation with the chaplain who presides at the services.

2.3 This requirement is anticipated to be for one base year of 12 months and four one-year option periods. Option years are not guaranteed.

2.4 It is estimated that one session is equal to one hour. Services will be as follows:

3.0 OBJECIVES

3.1 The contractor must provide a quality music program during the periods listed in the Statement of Work (SOW). Quality music program is defined as playing in tune, at the proper music tempo and appropriated to the solemnity of the worship service.

3.2 The contractor must have 2 years’ experience with both Roman Catholic and Protestant worship services with an ability to perform and read music.

3.3 Must have the ability to play the piano for the Roman Catholic worship services using the Oregon Catholic Press (OCP) Respond & Acclaim 2016 and the OCP Breaking Bread Missal 2016. The ability to play the piano for the Protestant worship services using the Book of Worship for United States Forces by Mitchell Lewis 1974.

3.4 Must have the ability to accompany singers, choirs, and other musicians, play or sing in tune, at the proper music tempo and appropriated to the solemnity of the worship service.

4.0 TASKS

4.1 Provide vocal support for the Roman Catholic and Protestant worship services.

4.2 Development and delivery of a proposed plan of special music arranged from outside sources, in coordination with the Roman Catholic Priest or the Protestant Chaplain, as deemed appropriated and necessary during the church year, in order to provide musical presentations at each worship services.

4.3 Provide musical accompaniment during Sunday services and congregational singing. Provide prelude, postlude, choir selections, and hymns during the regular worship services.

4.4 Provide instrumentation for the choir rehearsals, as well as, accompaniment for the choir rehearsals, including the rehearsal of congregational hymns.

4.5 Meet monthly with the Roman Catholic Priest and Protestant chaplain to schedule music using the church calendar, see 5.0 for special celebrations.

4.6 Invoices will be submitted monthly by the Contractor electronically through Wide Area workflow (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS 252.232.7003. This is a paperless system which allows the vendor to submit their invoice electronically and the Government to accept the invoice electronically. The 2-in-1 Invoice/Receiving Report will be utilized for this service work. The Contractor will be required to register at https://wawf.eb.mil/ for submission of invoices electronically.

4.7 In the event the Contractor is unable to provide services, the Contractor will provide a substitute at the Contractor’s expense as depicted in the Statement of Work (SOW) at no additional cost to the government. If an alternate is provided the substitute will meet all contract specifications.

4.8 The Contactor will notify the Blinder Memorial Chaplain, by phone or email, of planned substitutions two weeks in advance of arranged absences (i.e. vacations or holidays). Non-scheduled time off, illness, inclement weather and/or emergencies, the Contractor will notify the Blinder Memorial Chaplain by phone within 2-3 hours of scheduled services and coordinate with a qualified substitute.

4.9 The Contractor is solely responsible for all tax liabilities. No provisions are implied or provided in this contract for any benefits such as medical care, retirement, or workers’ compensation.

4.10 The Contractor will be liable for loss, damage, or theft of government property due to the Contractor’s carelessness and/or negligence. Negligence will be determined by appropriated report of survey findings.

4.11 The Government will not be liable for loss, damage, theft, or maintenance of personal equipment. The Contractor will ensure that personal property is clearly marked and identified to preclude misidentification as government property.

4.12 The Contractor will be familiar with and ensure compliance with provisions of the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and limitations on government collection of personal and statistical data on nonaffiliated personnel. The Contractor will regard personal information on all applicants, volunteers, and participants as confidential. As required by public laws and military regulations Contractor will divulge information of illegal activities to the proper authorities.

4.13 The Contractor will furnish his/her own transportation to and from the work site(s). There will not be any travel reimbursement included in this contract.

5.0 SPECIAL SERVICES

5.1 In addition to regularly scheduled services, the contractor will perform no more than 42 sessions for special services to include, but not limited to, Holy Days: New Years’ Day, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Holy Day Assumption of Mary, All Saints’ Day, Immaculate Conception, Christmas services and out of the 42 sessions no more than 7 sessions to be used for Memorial services for Active Duty Members.

6.0 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

6.1 Blinder Memorial Chapel building 202863.

6.2 Protestant Service: Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

6.3 Roman Catholic Mass: Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

6.4 Rehearsals: Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Roman Catholic 6:00-7:00pm and Protestant 7:00-8:00pm.

6.5 Special Services: Schedule of special services as described in section (4.5) and (5.0).

6.6 No Choir Rehearsal between services, due to preparation time needed between all the different denominational services.

6.7 All Services are subject to change, with a two week notice of the change.

7.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

7.1 Adequate work spaces and furnishings will be provided for the individual assigned to this contract. The contractor will use government-furnished facilities, supplies, and equipment to accomplish the tasks required under this order. The contractor will not remove any government property or supplies.

7.2 For the duration of this task order, the Government will provide a work space that includes:

7.2.1 Utilities;

7.2.2 Custodial services;

7.2.3 Refuse collection;

7.2.4 Pest control services;

7.2.5 Military police and fire protection;

7.2.6 Telephone service;

7.2.7 Fax machine;

7.2.8 Reproduction machine in or near occupied facilities;

8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE