Performance_Work_Statement.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PROTESTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR

ORGANIST/PIANIST/KEYBOARD

NB San Diego, CA

1 Overview Music is an essential element in Protestant worship. Services of the music director/organist/ pianist/electric keyboard include the selection of “blended music” (contemporary and traditional church music) appropriate to the liturgical seasons in consultation with the Chaplain who presides at the service. Also important is the recruitment of volunteers who serve as part to the music team through singing or various instrumental accompaniment, to include a volunteer cantor.

2 Knowledge and Skills Required of the Position

· Bachelor’s degree in music or church music; an acceptable equivalent of such a degree would be at least three years of experience in playing for Protestant worship services.

· Experience directing choral music.

· Experience playing organ/piano/electric keyboard for a variety of church hymns, and contemporary music as found in the prescribed Protestant worship aides.

3 Objectives and Tasks Development and delivery of a proposed plan of special music arranged from outside sources, as deemed appropriate and necessary for the church year, in order to provide musical presentations at each worship service, in the form of Prelude, Offertory, Recessional, etc.

Once each Sunday (for 52 Sundays) provide musical accompaniment during Sunday services and congregational singing. Also provide prelude, postlude/recessional, choir or music team selections, and hymns during the regular worship on Sundays and other such services as may be scheduled by the on-site Protestant Chaplain to include up to six (6) special occasion services, such as:

Provide a choir rehearsal 30 Minutes prior to each 1100 Sunday service.

The contractor will provide and coordinate all programming with the assigned Protestant chaplain, and will schedule music using the church calendar, i.e., Advent, Lent, Easter, Pentecost.

4 Guidelines Normally accepted professional ministry standards will usually service as guidelines for more work. In many cases, guidelines and expectations will be established by the Navy Chief of Chaplains, CNRSW or CNIC. The contractor uses judgment, initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt, or refine broader guidelines to resolve specific complex and/or intricate issues and problems; treat specific issues or problems; and propose new policies and practices.

The contractor is responsible to arrange for providing all uninterrupted services in accordance with contract terms and conditions in the event of personal illness, vacations, or any other times that they are unavailable. If the absence is scheduled, the name of the replacement will be provided 15 days prior to absence (except in the case of an emergency when the Installation Chaplain and/or staff should be contacted immediately.)

Must uphold and adhere to the highest standards of personal conduct, morals, and ethics for a professional and must always be conscious of the trusted position they hold and the reputation she or he embodies as a contractor of the NB San Diego Religious Ministries Program.

5 Place of Performance Work is to be performed at the Naval Base San Diego Chapel. The Government point of contact is the Installation Chaplain.

6 Physical Demands The contractor performs primarily sedentary work. Some walking, standing, carrying of light items (i.e. microphones, music stands, hymnals), cleaning of immediate work area. Travel is not required for this contract.

7 Work Environment The majority of work is performed in a Chapel setting, with no unusual risks or discomfort. The contractor must obtain and maintain an organizational Conflict of Interest affidavit on file with the client organization. Government point of contact is the Installation Chaplain at (858) 268-2213. A CAC is not required for this position.

8 Evaluation:

The contractor will be evaluated on the following components:

A. On-going flexibility and the ability to work well with the chapel staff, Protestant service and family members.

B. Success in providing quality customer services and support skills to the Protestant community.

C. Professionalism, timeliness, availability and thoroughness in accomplishing tasks and responsibilities.

9 Security Clearance:

A security clearance is not required for this position.

10 Labor: This position is ¼ time, no more than 12 hours per week.

11 Government Furnished Property:

NB San Diego will provide a government-furnished organ/piano/keyboard in good working order for the duration of this task order. The contractor shall not remove any government-furnished supplies from the complex. A CAC Card is not required for this position.

12 Government Managerial Controls:

Government manager outlines the overall objectives. The employee and the available manager will discuss and jointly establish timeframes, scope of the assignment, and possible phases and approaches. The employee determines the most appropriate principles, practices, and methods to apply in all phases of the assignment, including the approach to be taken, degree of intensity, and depth of research in religious ministry. The employee frequently interprets new requirements on their own initiative; apply new methods to resolve complex and/or intricate, controversial or unprecedented issues and problems, resolving most of the conflicts that arise. They keep the manager informed of progress and potentially controversial matters.

13 Inspection and Acceptance:

Inspection and acceptance of the services to be furnished shall be made at destination by the receiving activity.

14 Deliverables:

All deliverables must meet professional standards and the requirements set forth in the contract.

MSRs will be submitted by email to The Religious Programs Business Analyst for review and electronic acceptance. This is an important step in the invoicing process.

Primary Performance Performance Standard Method of Performance

Protestant Sunday Service music

Provide 100% of The time Review of Submitted invoices by Surveillance Officer

invoices by Surveillance Officer

Submit proposed plan for Sunday services and special music to Protestant Chaplain

invoices by Surveillance Officer

15 Period of Performance:

The period of performance of this contract shall be from:

FY19 Base Year: 01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 FY20 Option Year 1: 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 FY21 Option Year 2: 01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 FY22 Option Year 3: 01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 FY23 Option Year 4: 01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023