PWS Roman Catholic Music Director 7 March 2023.docx

Performance Work Statement

ROMAN CATHOLIC MUSIC DIRECTOR/ACCOMPANIST

1. BACKGROUND: Requirement of Music Director/Accompanist for the Roman Catholic Mass in support of the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Chaplain Corps. Services are performed at the Chapel Center, for religious services, worship, special services, as defined in DAFI 52-105.

2. SCOPE: The JBAB Roman Catholic Music Director/Accompanist will participate in and coordinate all music requirements for the Roman Catholic liturgical program at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling under the direction of the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest in charge of Roman Catholic programs, the Contract Officer Representative (COR) and the Senior Joint Base Senior Chaplain and/or designee.

3. TIME/LOCATION FREQUENCY OF SERVICES: A “unit” is the basis for compensation. A unit is an occurrence of a service or rehearsal. Compensation will be paid when the following units occur, after the unit is performed/provided. Units are provided for weekly rehearsals, services, and additional special services.

Special services include, but are not limited to, funerals, memorials, and special programs. Any additional service or rehearsal “units” must be pre-approved by a Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest or designee.

3.1 Saturday worship services (52)

3.2 Sunday worship services (52)

3.3 Rehearsals (one/week) (52)

3.4 Any additional service or rehearsal “units.” (30)

4. QUALIFICATIONS:

4.1 The Contractor shall have a minimum of 1 year experience working in the capacity of music director/accompanist in a parish environment.

4.1.1 The Contractor is the sole individual preforming the services outlined and is the individual signing the contract.

4.1.2 The Contractor will be able to perform musical proficiencies (ability to read and play music). Demonstration of these musical proficiencies will be conducted at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Tuesday, 14 March 2023 (310 Angell Street) at 13:00 EST. Evaluation factors are attached to the solicitation for contractor review. Please plan to have the member available at the Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Visitor’s Center no later than 12:30 EST in order to sign into the base with identification so an escort (TSgt Tavares) from the 11 WG Chapel can get the member access.

4.2 The Contractor shall have sufficient formal training in choral arts and a minimum of 1 year of Catholic Liturgical Music.

4.3 The Contractor shall have sufficient understanding of the music required for Roman Catholic worship.

4.4 The Contractor must be recognized as being a Roman Catholic in good standing authorized to lead music during worship, by providing a Letter of Recommendation from their present Roman Catholic Parish.

4.5 The Contractor shall be able to musically express the mood and style of a variety of music vocally and by means of other musical instruments.

4.6 The Contractor shall have sufficient formal training in the necessary musical instruments to provide quality accompaniment.

4.7. The Contractor must be able to vocally lead and musically accompany the Catholic Choir and congregation in worship from a piano or using other musical accompaniments.

4.8 The Contractor shall have good resource management, budget, organization, and administration skills.

4.9 The Contractor shall have effective interpersonal skills to recruit, rehearse, and tutor volunteers, both children and adults, to mold them into an effective choir.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 The Contractor shall select, schedule and plan appropriate music for liturgies, and will function as, or provide for, a Cantor for the Catholic liturgy. A written program listing music will be given to the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest or his designee before each liturgy.

5.2 The Contractor shall create a repertoire of congregational and choir music, traditional, classical, and contemporary music , including the use of additional volunteer or contracted instrumentalists when appropriate and available.

5.3. The Contractor shall recruit volunteer musicians and choir members to enhance community participation and musical programming to include children in a children’s choir format.

5.4 The Contractors shall provide the musical direction and accompaniment at all Masses, rehearsals, and special services.

5.5 The Contractor shall coordinate and conduct weekly musicians’ rehearsals in preparation for rehearsal; and coordinate weekly choir rehearsal and performances of special music as required by the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest.

5.6 The Contractor shall provide musical direction for special services as required by the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest or the Joint Base Senior Chaplain and/or designee.

5.7 The Contractor shall be able to collaborate in a pluralistic chapel environment, share a chapel with multiple and diverse faith group users, and should be able to collaborate with the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest, his staff, and his designees.

5.8 The Contractor shall create a budget for liturgical music in collaboration with, and subject to the approval of, the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest or his designee. This includes a familiarization with the purchasing practices and procedures of the chapel. Also included are the organization, security, and management of a music library/filing/catalogue system and full compliance with copyright laws.

5.9 The Contractor shall attend the necessary planning and coordination meetings as determined by the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest or his designee, to include parish council meetings. In addition, collaboration is expected with other Catholic program leaders for special parish/liturgical events and sacramental celebrations.

5.10 The Contractor shall abide by all applicable Government, Air Force, and Chapel Instructions, including, but not limited to, the use of equipment and securing of the facility.

5.11 The Contractor must be able to receive clearance from a background investigation IAW public Law 101- 647, Section 231 (Crime Control Act of 1990 and DODI 1402.5, Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Service Position). An adverse finding from this investigation may result in a termination of services.

5.12 The Contractor shall submit a monthly invoice of services rendered at the end of each calendar month which shall be made electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

5.13 The Contractor shall personally perform the services of Music Director/Accompanist except in cases of emergency or planned vacation. If there is an emergency which causes the contractor to be unable to perform the services, the services will be performed by a substitute of equal or higher proficiency, who shall be approved by the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest or designee. Except in emergency situations, the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest in charge of the service should be notified at least seven (7) days before any substitution is necessary. The Catholic Chaplain/Priest reserves the right to refuse the services of a substitute if he/she is deemed unqualified. The contractor is responsible for compensating the substitute.

5.14 The Contractor shall uphold high ethical and moral standards in keeping with Air Force Chaplain Corps standards.

5.15 The Contractor shall possess the interpersonal skills necessary to work in harmony with those involved in chapel music programs, as well as other chapel staff members. Additionally, the contractor must be mindful that he/she works in a military environment and must be respectful of the chain of command and the leadership of the chapel community.

5.16 The Contractor shall work with the JBAB Chapel security manager to secure temporary base access for visiting music groups.

5.17 The Contractor shall utilize CCLI in accordance with requirements from Roman Catholic Priest or designee.

6. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Indemnification: The contractor shall indemnify the government from any liability producing act or omission by the contractor, its employees, and agents occurring during their performance on this requirement.

6.2 Adverse Event: The contractor shall notify the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest, or his representative, of any adverse event following the contractor’s procedures for such an event.

6.3. Key Control and Security: The government will supply building keys necessary to perform all programs. The contractor shall be responsible for keys provided by the government. Keys shall be safeguarded, and they shall not be duplicated. All keys will be returned on revocation of this contract. The contractor shall report any duplicated, lost, or misplaced keys to the government within one (1) hour of the discovery of the occurrence. The contractor shall reimburse the government for replacement of all locks or re- keying required as a result of keys being duplicated, lost, or misplaced by the contractor while under the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for security of facilities and property made available by the government in conjunction with the performance of this contract. The contractor shall also employ accountability methods consistent with Chaplain Corps Operating Instructions.