PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

NONPERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT

TRAVIS AFB CA

Protestant Contemporary Musician (PCM)

1. CONTRACTOR POSITION TITLE: Protestant Contemporary Musician

2. Scope of Responsibilities:

2.1 This contract includes all functions, tasks and responsibilities normally performed by a Protestant Musician. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services as a Musician for the Travis AFB, Contemporary Protestant Service. The Musician shall perform at music team’s rehearsals as directed by the schedule of services. Support service member’s rights for religious expression and freedom as provided by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by providing opportunities for service members to freely practice their religion.

3. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

3.1 The Contractor shall provide a video and a resume. The video shall include a worship service in which the applicant is playing congregational worship. The Contractor’s resume shall also include one (1) work related reference from individuals who have supervised applicant working in the field of music ministry. The resume shall clearly demonstrate the proposed Musician meets the following qualifications.

3.2 The Contractor shall demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Christian Faith (Protestant) and be familiar with the musical traditions/customs of the Protestant Contemporary community. The Musician should be fully devoted and be committed to expressing that devotion, and worship consistent within the Protestant Contemporary Worship Service music tradition. The Musician shall be committed to a blended/convergence worship style that is creative, visionary, flexible and diverse. The Musician shall have training and experience in worship planning and have musical instrument abilities.

3.3 The Contractor shall be able to read sheet music, play the keyboard and/or guitar with tempo, rhythm, and registration to a large congregation.

3.4 The Contractor shall be proficient in: Learning new music via sheet music (preferred) or cords (acceptable), able to sight-read & perform vocal sheet music, able to play a minimum of one musical instrument.

3.5 The Contractor shall be able to provide accompaniment and assistance for all performances under the direction of the Worship Leader and perform a wide variety of Protestant worship music to include the full range of Contemporary worship music.

Must have technical knowledge in: familiarity with operating sound systems required for worship team instrumentalists; familiarity operating worship music projection systems to include computers; and familiarity in CCLI web-based music programs (to include Song Select or its equivalent).

4. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Protestant Contemporary Musician shall:

4.1 Execute all assigned duties and responsibilities under the leadership of the Senior Protestant Chaplain.

4.2 Adhere to, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws/regulations as well as any applicable Air Force Instructions and Chapel Operating Instructions.

4.3 Possess and demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with chapel staff, volunteer and members of other faith groups for ecumenical activities.

4.4 Undergo successful background checks as directed by DoDI 1402.5 Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services.

4.5 Under the leadership of the Senior Protestant Chaplain, establish a regular schedule of work.

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

4.7 Reporting Requirements. The 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.

4.8 Key Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure 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. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost keys to Quality Assurance Personnel.

4.9 Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

5. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Protestant Contemporary Musician shall:

5.1 The Contractor (Musician) provide accompaniment and assistance for all performances under the direction of the Worship Leader.

5.2 The Contractor (Musician) shall work in conjunction with the Music Leader to coordinate and plan for all Protestant Contemporary Service, to include Sunday morning worship and special events as directed by the Senior Protestant Chaplain or designee.

5.3 The Musician shall be responsible for participating in rehearsals one-day a week but cannot be on the same day as worship service.

5.4 The Contractor shall assist in set up and tear down of musical equipment for each worship service as required.

5.5 Work log Report. The Contractor shall arrive NLT 30 minutes prior to any service or special event. The Contractor shall maintain a written log of work performed under this contract. The log shall contain the service provided as described in PWS 1.4 Scope. The contractor shall provide a copy of the log to the Resources manager on a monthly basis NLT the 5th calendar day of each month. The log shall have the dates and times work was performed.

6. HOURS/UNITS OF WORK:

6.1 The Contractor is responsible for providing performance/service during the following times: 52 regular Sunday Worship Services and 52 rehearsals. The Contractor shall also be required to provide up to 40 special worship service/events throughout the year as well as a rehearsal for each service/event. Services, special events and rehearsal can be up to two (2) hours. If a service, special event and/or rehearsal goes over 2 hours an additional unit will be billed (if approved by Senior Protestant or designee). The special event may range from a special religious holiday that does not fall on a Sunday or a memorial ceremony for one of the congregants. All guidance concerning worship services, rehearsals and special events shall be given by the Senior Protestant Chaplain or designee. An exception exists when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

Annual Total 185 (Units)

7. REPLACEMENTS:

7.1 Contractor is responsible for continuous contract performance through contract period. Replacements may not be long-term (defined as more than 2 weeks), or on a consistently recurring basis (i.e. every other week, 3 Sundays of each month, etc.), but only for required short-term absences of a personal nature (i.e. sickness, vacation, family emergency, etc.). Subcontractor candidates shall meet the qualifications listed above and be deemed an agreeable substitute by the chaplain in charge of the service and/or the Deputy Wing Chaplain.

7.2 The government reserves the right to refuse any candidate if he or she does not meet all required qualifications.

7.3 Replacements shall be submitted and approved at least two weeks in advance of planned absences.

8. THE WING CHAPLAIN WILL:

8.1 Review the contract annually to consider 1 yr. option periods.

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

9. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:

9.1 All equipment needed to fulfill this statement of work shall be provided by the Travis AFB Chaplain Corps. A computer, computer program, work area, any additional office equipment, standard office supplies (pens, paper, paperclips, staples, etc.), and internal funds request and processing forms will be provided by the Travis AFB Chapel.

Training/workshops may be funded with CTOF if the Catholic Chaplain deems that it will directly improve performance as Catholic Youth Ministry Coordinator. The contractor coordinates all support requirements with the Superintendent or a designated representative.

10. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

10.1 The Superintendent or designee, shall monitor and inspect the contractor’s contract compliance. The contractor will be notified in writing of any and all noncompliance, and will be given an opportunity to correct, if possible, nonconforming work. The contractor shall be given an opportunity to respond in writing to any notice of noncompliance.