PWS_Contemporary Chapel Musician 05.29.25 (final).docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

USAG Wiesbaden Contemporary Musician Services 29 May 2025

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) performance work statement (PWS) under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) PWS to provide Contemporary Musician Services in support of the USAG Wiesbaden Command Master Religious Plan. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

1.2 Background: The Chaplain’s program mission is to provide religious service elements to include worship services for soldiers and their family members, civilians, and other authorized personnel Worship services fall under the responsibility of the Garrison Chaplain. This PWS is for musician services in support of the USAG Wiesbaden Command Master Religious Plan. The Contractor shall work within the pluralistic military chapel environment, in cooperation with other congregational leaders to meet the needs of the congregation.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all personal, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 of this PWS. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents. This PWS is intended to be flexible to accommodate reasonable adjustments in response to fluctuations in congressional population and evolving worship service types and schedules. The Government will assess any proposed modifications resulting from these conditions to determine if they remain within the overall intent and general scope of this PWS. All changes will require a written contract modification.

1.4 Objectives: The Contractor shall provide Contemporary Musician services during the designated worship services. The Contractor shall play piano, sing, and simultaneously lead congregational worship in Contemporary style song. The Contractor shall utilize volunteer musicians and singers to enhance the worship experience. The Contractor shall select songs in conjunction with themes from the Chaplains who lead the worship service. The Contractor shall lead weekly rehearsal. The Contractor shall conduct services in English.

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) days after date of contract award (Deliverable #1).

The Government will review and notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have three (3) days to submit a final QCP. After receipt of the final QCP, the Contractor may receive the KO’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the KO no later than thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above does apply to review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP shall include and answer the following to be acceptable:

a. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals)?

b. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses?

c. How will the Contractor inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials?

d. How will the Contractor identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future?

e. How will the Contractor file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years?

1.5.1.1 RESERVED

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up with written reports within five (5) days. (Deliverable #2).

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this PWS IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work may be performed on U.S. holidays occurring during the normal workweek. When a U.S holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: Work may be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek.

2nd Christmas December 26th

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following:

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0900 to 1700, Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0900 to 1700, Monday through Friday and 0900 to 1300 and Sunday 0700-1700. The Government facility is closed during U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above except New Year’s Day and Christmas Day. The Government facility may close during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 1030 to 1230 Sunday and other times as required IAW this PWS. The Government facility may close during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: RESERVED

1.5.5 Training Holidays: RESERVED

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this PWS will be performed primarily at Hainerberg Chapel and Clay Chapel with potential for performance in and around USAG Wiesbaden, both on and off post.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Program: RESERVED

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 190-16 (AE Reg 190-16) Installation Access Control or (AE) Regulation 604-1 for Germany specific contracts, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this PWS complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements. Should anything in this paragraph conflict with AE Reg 190-16 or (AE) Regulation 604-1, the regulation takes precedent.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

AE Reg 190-16 (and AE 190-16-G German translation) can be found on the following website: https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/27/2001921546/-1/-1/0/AER190-16.pdf https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/27/2001921547/-1/-1/0/AER190-16-G.pdf

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: The Contractor shall provide the KO, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log three (3) calendar days after contract award. The log must at a minimum contain the following information name(s) of employee(s) and IACS pass expiration date. The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes to the log (Deliverable #3).

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within seven (7) calendar days (Deliverable #4).

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this PWS, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within seven (7) calendar days (Deliverable #5).

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC): RESERVED

1.6.4 Background Checks: Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 604-1 provides guidance pertaining to background checks for U.S. and Host Nation Contractors. Background Checks and Investigations: Contract personnel shall submit to and pass a background check per Public Law 101-647, Section 231, Crime Control Act of 1990; DoD 1402.5, Criminal History background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services, AFI 31-501 Background Checks/Investigations and 36 WG/HC OI 31-3, Background Investigation. The background check will be coordinated by the Chaplain Division and includes an Installation Records Check and a Child Care National Agency Check and Inquires to comply with AD 2014-23.

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to local and stateside background checks. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the stateside background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within seven (7) calendar days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the KO via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within seven (7) calendar days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number. When the Government awards a non-personal services contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable background check would be grounds for termination. (Deliverable #6).

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Local national and third country national Contractors that work with or teach youths under the age of 18 years are subject to background checks as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. As a minimum prior to beginning performance, Contractors employing local national and third country nationals shall furnish the KO via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager a Polizeiliches Fuehrungszeugnis, issued within the previous four months, no later than seven (7) calendar days after contract award. Forwarding correspondence from the Contractors shall identify the associated contract number. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the favorability of the Polizeiliche Fuehrungszeugnis and notify the Contractor. The Contractor shall forward a copy of unfavorable Polizeiliche Fuehrungszeugnis to the KO via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager within seven (7) calendar days of receipt, identifying such with the appropriate contract number. Local nationals and third country nationals agree to the same employee termination provisions as stated for U.S. Citizens (see paragraph 1.6.4.1 above, in particular, same requirements to replace the employee (and within timeframe noted) when results of background check are unfavorable). (Deliverable #7).

1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13).

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.7 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. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Contractor’s Security Plan and the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any incidents of lost or duplicate keys to the KO. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from payment due to 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 payment due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Quality Control Plan.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the KO, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the KO. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Contractor Qualitifications: The Contractor shall submit a resume and/or CV showing demonstrated experience meeting the requirement of the PWS to the COR no later than seven (7) days after contract award (Deliverable #8).

Required experience / qualifications include:

· No less than two (2) years of experience leading / performing in religious worship settings.

· Ability to read music and play the piano and/or electric keyboard.

· Ability to lead vocally from the front.

· Ability to provide responsive communications through various mediums and methods (i.e. email, text message, telephone calls, in person).

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.12.1 RESERVED

1.12.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). (For services at Child, Youth, and School Services where children are present, recommend personnel wear identification when children are present.)

1.13 Contractor Travel: RESERVED

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): RESERVED

1.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this PWS. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this PWS shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: RESERVED

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: RESERVED

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: RESERVED

1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this PWS may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (Deliverable #9). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period: To minimize decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the fourteen (14) day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.21 Safety: RESERVED

1.21.1 Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations: RESERVED

1.22 Environmental Compliance: RESERVED

1.22.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: RESERVED

1.23 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.23.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or thirty (30) calendar days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 30 calendar days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies. (Deliverable #10).

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 30 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.23.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) calendar days of employment under this PWS. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 30 calendar days after completion of the training. OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every twelve (12) months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 30 calendar days after completion of the (Deliverable #11).

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 30 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.23.3 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract is awarded and within thirty (30) calendar days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract is awarded and within thirty (30) calendar days after new employees commence contract performance. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three (3) calendar days after completion of the training (Deliverable #12).

Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site: http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx.

1.23.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training RESERVED

1.23.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): RESERVED

1.24 Authorization to Perform Services in Germany

1.24.1 Contractors performing services in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) shall comply with German law. The Contractor shall determine whether performance requires registration with German authorities or authorization to do business in Germany and, if so, shall comply with all requirements. Whether or not registration or authorization to do business is required, the Contractor shall determine what documents or authorization its employees and any subcontractor employees must possess to work in Germany. The Contractor shall ensure affirmatively that its employees and subcontractor employees possess such documents or authorizations.

1.24.2 Contractor employees who: (a) are not nationals of Germany or other European Union countries; (b) are not members of the force, the civilian component or their dependents; or c) do not have assimilated status under Articles 71, 72, or 73 of the Supplementary Agreement to the NATO SOFA shall possess work and residence permits.

1.24.3 By acceptance of and performance under this PWS, the Contractor affirms that it has complied with the requirements above. Compliance with this requirement and German law is a material contract requirement. Noncompliance by the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier shall be grounds for issuing a negative past performance evaluation and terminating this PWS for default.

1.25 Notice to Proceed: RESERVED

1.26 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: The Contractor certifies that all electrical and electronic equipment and appliances furnished are in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC. For radio transmitting and telecommunication devices furnished in the Federal Republic of Germany, the Contractor certifies that all such items have been approved by the Bundesamt fuer Zulassungen. Any penalties for noncompliance imposed by the Government of the European country where the equipment or appliances are delivered or product liability claims caused by interference generated by furnished appliances or equipment are solely the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.27 Government Property and Services: Refer to Part 3 of this PWS for Government property (GP) for this PWS.

1.28 Conventional Forces Europe (CFE) Treaty Verification Inspection: RESERVED

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer – means a person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, contracting officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing support personnel to assist the COR, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

Contractor – means a supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this PWS refers to the prime.

Contractor-acquired property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract, and to which the Government has title.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

Defective Service – means service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Government-furnished property - means property furnished to the contractor the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government property - means all property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

High Level Objective (HLO) – means a key overarching result-based objective for a project necessary to achieve the project’s vision. HLOs are similar to Level 2 in a Work Breakdown Structure. Each HLO may contain several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document, and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Statement – means the specific results-based activities required to satisfy HLOs. A statement contains a result, the context of the statement, and the required action(s). Statements focus on “what” is to be accomplished; however they are not prescriptive in describing “how” the outcome is to be achieved. Each HLO may have several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective. Statements are similar to Level 3 in a Work Breakdown Structure.

Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Work Day - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of acronyms used throughout this PWS or commonly used in the acquisition field.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: The Government will provide worship theme and relevant scriptures no later than one (1) week prior to scheduled rehearsal.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide space for rehearsals on a space-available basis. The Contractor shall coordinate the times and dates for rehearsal with the COR at least three (3) calendar days in advance.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide the required utilities to accomplish tasks requiring the use of the utilities.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide access to a photocopy machine, scanner, and printer to perform services according to the terms of this PWS. An electric keyboard or piano, microphones and sound system will be provided by the Government at the Chapel Facility. Any propery loss or damage shall be reported to the COR immediately upon it being discovered lost or damaged.

3.5 Special Tooling and Test Equipment: RESERVED

3.6 Materials: The Government will provide the worship service’s Standard Operating Procedures to the Contractor within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award.

3.7 Training: The Government will provide mandatory training, as needed, as described in section 1.23.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, transportation, supplies and services required to perform work under this PWS except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: RESERVED

4.3 Materials: RESERVED

4.4 Vehicles and Equipment: RESERVED

4.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall provide Background Checks in accordance with this PWS and as determined by the Government.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: This is a non-personal service(s) PWS between the USAG Wiesbaden Religious Support Office (RSO) and the Contractor to perform tasks and provide the deliverables identified within the PWS. This PWS defines the contractor’s requirements/deliverables and ensures the individual free exercise of religion for military personnel, their family members, and authorized personnel.

The Contractor shall provide musician services to play piano, sing, and simultaneously lead congregational worship in Contemporary style song in support of military religious and worship activities. The Contractor shall provide support to the Religious Support Office (RSO), Chaplains, and Religious Affairs Specialists for the Department of the Army (DA).

The Contractor shall facilitate the communal, public worship life enhancing full and active participation of the assembly/congregation through provision of musical environment for a contemporary worship service, in collaboration with Military Chaplain, Chaplain Staff, Religious Affairs Specialists, and Civilian workforce. Chapel Worship Services provide and ensure the free exercise of religion for Soldiers, their family members, Department of Defense Civilians, and other authorized personnel in the military community. Music is a crucial part of the worship element and it plays an important role in enhancing the worship experience of participants. All services under this PWS are to be performed by an adult. The Contractor shall be fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government Personnel.

5.2. Scope of Work:

5.2.1 This PWS does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and Contractor, as well as any corporation, partnership, business association, other party or legal entity with which the Contractor may be associated. The Government assumes no responsibility for costs incurred for services performed by the contractor that are not included in this PWS. There are no provisions for lodging, employee benefits, medical care, retirement or workmen's compensation insurance. Payment will be made monthly on a per service basis.

5.2.3 The Contractor shall provide support for those services for which no Unit Ministry Team (UMT) members (Chaplains and Religious Affairs Specialists), RSO Department of the Army (DA) Civilians and volunteers can provide. The contract cannot duplicate duties required or provided by these entities as contracted services are an exception to policy.

5.2.4 This PWS is not a fulltime position with a standard 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday-type work environment. Workdays and hours may vary according to the approved Calendar of Events, tasks outlined in the contract CLINs and the time of meetings. Many of the tasks will require holiday, evening, and weekend hours.

5.2.5 No UMT member, military member, DA Civilian, fellow contractor or volunteer can supervise or direct the Contractor or control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall a work schedule be prepared for the Contractor or the impression be given that the Contractor is an employee of the Government. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, give the impression of personal services or portray the Contractor’s position as that of an employee.

5.2.6 Under no circumstances shall a Contractor provide direction to a Religious Affairs Specialist (RAS), general military member, a DA Civilian, fellow contractor or volunteer, nor shall the Contractor represent in an official capacity of the Federal Government, U.S. Army or the local congregation that the contract supports.

5.1.7 Period of Performance: The Government seeks a five-year contract consisting of a twelve (12) month base plus four (4) 12-month optional periods of performance.

5.2.8 Place of Performance: The place of performance for the Contemporary Service is at Hainerberg Chapel, USAG Wiesbaden. Other RSO office or event locations located on USAG Wiesbaden in accordance with published religious worship and observance will have schedules. If the service should change location, the contractor will move with the service and not be tied to the location. Services related to the requirement of this PWS may be executed at other locations upon approval of the COR at no additional cost to the Government.

5.3 General Requirements:

5.3.1 Contractor shall attend planning and coordination meetings and provide necessary musical input for services.

5.3.2 Contractor personnel shall regard personal information on all applicants, volunteers, and participants as confidential. The Contractor shall comply with all privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations. As required by public laws and military regulations, the Contractor shall divulge information of illegal activities to the proper authorities.

5.3.3 The Contractor personnel shall present a neat, well-groomed, conservative, and modest appearance appropriate for leading the musical worship of religious services and other activities identified in this PWS while performing under this PWS.

5.3.4 Contractor personnel shall behave in a professional manner befitting US military religious support activities. Contractor personnel shall demonstrate dignity and respect, keeping in harmony with the values and norms of the Army Chaplain Corps. Contractor personnel shall refrain from using offensive language such as swearing, cursing, disparaging language, and other such communications.

5.4 Specific Tasks (CLIN 0001 – Pianist and Vocalist Musician Services)

5.4.1 Contractor shall play piano, sing, and simultaneously lead congregational worship in Contemporary style song to include preludes, postludes, offertory, accompanying singing of hymns/choruses/spiritual songs and the choir, background music for meditation, prayers, and communion as the lead chaplain and his team decides is best.

5.4.2 Contractor shall perform in accordance with the following schedule. The schedule is subject to change per the scope information in Part 1 of the PWS:

5.4.3 Contractor Pianist/Keyboardist shall participate in rehearsal services.

5.4.4 Weekly requirements will be coordinated with the Staff Chaplain. Not to exceed 1 hour per rehearsal. Maximum 52 rehearsals.

5.4.5 The Contractor shall arrive thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled service or rehearsal and remain at least five (5) minutes following the benediction.

5.4.6 The Contractor shall perform at all scheduled services and miss no more than two (2) per year.

5.4.7 The musician will work with Chapel Leadership Team when choosing music for worship. Musician will provide monthly song selections to the Chapel Leadership Team one (1) month prior to playing. Chapel Leadership will be able to say “no” to songs as well to provide suggestions for the song list based on sermon topics or series. (Deliverable #13)

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. are mentioned in this PWS and are listed below.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Attachment 1 – Estimated Workload Data

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PRS #1 –

Management & Administration

Contractor shall submit all required documents IAW the PWS Part 1

PRS #2 –

Property Accountability

Contractor shall report any loss or damage to property IAW PWS Part 3.

PRS #3 –

Meeting Attendance

Contractor shall attend all required meetings IAW PWS Para 1.8 and 5.3.1.

Contractor shall attend planning and coordination meetings and provide necessary musical input for services, unless excused by the Requiring Activity Contractor shall attend any post award meetings convened by the contracting activity or COR.

PRS #4 –

Protection of Personal Information

Contractor shall protect personal information IAW PWS Para 5.3.2 Contractor personnel shall regard…