Request for Quote.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

GENERAL INFORMATION

The 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Bldg. 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to procure Catholic Music Director services. The Government is soliciting for “Open Market” quotes only. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. Only quotes from small business vendors will be accepted. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by both reference and full text. The full text of clauses incorporated by reference may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

Period of Performance: 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2027 12 months

Period of Performance: 22 Sep 2027 – 21 Sep 2028 12 months

Period of Performance: 22 Sep 2028 – 21 Sep 2029 12 months

Period of Performance: 22 Sep 2029 – 21 Sep 2030 12 months

Period of Performance: 22 Sep 2030 – 21 Sep 2031 12 months

DELIVERY INFORMATION: All items shall be shipped to the following address:

42d ABW HQ Chaplain 331 West Dr Bldg 155 Maxwell AFB, AL, 36112

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS:

1. This will be a competitive firm-fixed priced purchase order. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. This solicitation is being issued on a competitive basis. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quote, the quoter must follow the instructions contained herein. Failure to meet a requirement may result in a quoter being ineligible for award.

2. Specific Instructions:

a) Quoter must submit a dated quote with unit prices and extended prices in response to this solicitation.

b) Services Capability: Quoter must submit a quote for the Catholic Music Director as outlined in the Schedule of Supplies/Services for CLINs 0001-4001, sufficient in detail to confirm the quoter’s complete understanding and capability of providing the services.

c) Experience: Quoters must provide a resume indicating the following:

i. Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a choir director for Catholic Masses. Be familiar with all hymns in the Missal, Music Issue, and Glory and Praise.

ii. Maintain the ability to direct a choir in the performance of this liturgical music. Be able to conduct a wide variety of different music styles.

iii. Be able to pass interview/evaluation for qualification and submit performance tape proving ability to perform Catholic liturgical music for Advent, Lent, and Ordinary Time, if requested.

iv. Be willing to work flexible hours due to possible variances for Masses or special service/activity times.

v. Be able to pass background check required as military contractor and be able to gain access to base.

a. In accordance with local security policies, be able to pass appropriate background check required by the Air Force to work around children.

d) To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must be registered in the DoW Systems for Award Management database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.

e) Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Spencer Jones, (334) 953-5005, spencer.jones.10@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer, Jeremy Kersey, (334) 953-3526, jeremy.kersey@us.af.mil. All responses shall be received by 01:00 PM CDT, 13 August 2026. Email is the preferred method of contact. Upon receipt of your quote, the Government will confirm receipt within 24 hours. If confirmation has not been received within 24 hours, please contact the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer identified in this notice.

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

1. Award will be made to the lowest priced Offeror that meets the minimum criteria identified below. Quotes will be assigned ratings of Acceptable (clearly meets minimum requirements) and Unacceptable (does not clearly meet minimum requirements).

a) Services Capability: Quoter’s submission for the Catholic Religious Education Coordinator as outlined in the Schedule of Supplies/Services for CLINs 0001-4001, shall be evaluated to ensure it provides sufficient detail to confirm the quoter’s complete understanding and capability of providing the services.

b) Experience: Quoters provided resume shall be evaluated to ensure it indicates the following:

i. Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a choir director for Catholic Masses. Be familiar with all hymns in the Missal, Music Issue, and Glory and Praise.

ii. Maintain the ability to direct a choir in the performance of this liturgical music. Be able to conduct a wide variety of different music styles.

iii. Be able to pass interview/evaluation for qualification and submit performance tape proving ability to perform Catholic liturgical music for Advent, Lent, and Ordinary Time, if requested.

iv. Be willing to work flexible hours due to possible variances for Masses or special service/activity times.

v. Be able to pass background check required as military contractor and be able to gain access to base.

a. In accordance with local security policies, be able to pass appropriate background check required by the Air Force to work around children.

c) The Government anticipates competitive offers to determine price reasonableness IAW RFO 12.204(a).

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Statement of Work

2. Provisions and Clauses

3. Wage Determinations