SOW-Gospel Service Worship Leader-Drummer.docx

Fiscal Year TBD Fort Leonard Wood, MO Statement of Work Gospel Service Worship Leader/Drummer

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1. General. The Worship Leader/Drummer provides appropriate musical support during the designated worship service in support of the Gospel Permanent Party Worship Services conducted by the Ft. Leonard Wood Installation Chaplain’s Office. The mission of the Chaplain’s program is to provide for Essential Elements of Religion, to include worship services for all assigned Soldiers, civilians, and family members and requires professional quality music to enhance and assist the congregation in worship.

2. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform the following tasks to effectively provide the required worship and music services, which includes an understanding of, and proficiency in, the style of worship music particular to the Gospel Congregation. This includes both worship leadership and musical accompaniment of a piano and drums. The style used by the Gospel Service is the “Contemporary Gospel” genre. The “Contemporary Gospel” genre is defined as “updated Traditional Gospel music aimed at a younger age group accustomed to beats and musical chords found in urban, R&B, soul, and neo-soul music. Nevertheless, the intent and message of the music is to glorify Jesus Christ, promote sound Christian doctrine, and a healthy Christian lifestyle.

2.1 The Contractor will lead/direct the musical aspects of the Gospel worship service, lead practice sessions for vocal and musical performance, plan and coordinate for practice sessions and worship services and train musical/vocal volunteers in the “Contemporary Gospel” genre (see para. 2 for definition of this genre).

2.2 The Contractor-provided pianist and drummer shall play the selected music for the designated worship service. The Contractor shall coordinate with the designated Chaplain prior to the service in order to determine the opening hours for the chapel and ensure that the Contractor is prepared and ready to play when the service starts. Music for this service is predominantly in the “Contemporary Gospel” genre (see para. 2 for definition of this genre).

Standard: The pianist and drummer are present and ready to play the musical selection no later than the start of the service 100% of the time. The contractor shall perform the music according to the “Contemporary Gospel” genre 100% of the time. Failure to provide the pianist and/or for five or more scheduled Sunday worship services will be deemed as unacceptable performance of the contract.

2.3 Should the contractor-provided pianist and/or drummer not be able to play in the “Contemporary Gospel” genre, the contractor shall replace either of them with a musician meeting the standard of style within 14 days. No payment shall be owed by the government for services not meeting the performance standards specified in the SOW.

Standard: A qualified drummer performs at every service 100% of the time in the “Contemporary Gospel” genre (see para. 2 for definition of this genre).

2.4 Services: Service Information

2.4.1 Time and Location: Services are held each Sunday from 1000 until 1200 at the Fort Leonard Wood Central Iowa Chapel.

2.4.2 Contractor personnel shall adhere to the following dress: The Worship Leader/pianist should wear a jacket and tie, for men, or the equivalent for women, unless the designated Chaplain calls for specific attire (i.e., Casual Day, Gospel Service Shirt Day, etc.). The drummer should be dressed no lower than business casual (slacks, button shirt, closed shoes) for men and business casual (shoulders covered and dress/skirt no higher than mid-thigh) for women, unless the designated Chaplain calls for specific attire as aforementioned.

Standard: Contractor provided pianist and drummer shall be on time and at the correct location for the service 100% of the time. Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance and ensure that attire is appropriate for religious worship services and meet the restrictions in 2.4.2 100% of the time.

3. Specific Responsibilities. The contractor shall provide the following specific services for USAG Fort Leonard Wood Religious Support Office:

3.1 Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) #0001: Lead Gospel music with piano during Sunday worship for the Gospel Service to include musical direction of the musicians, singers, soloists and other participants in the musical portion of the worship service for 90-180 minutes.

3.2 CLIN #0002: Practice Sessions. Contractor will lead one 60-120 minute practice session per week for musical participants of the Gospel Service in preparation for the Sunday Gospel service.

3.3 CLIN #0003: Program Planning and Coordination. Every week, plan and coordinate for musical and vocal performances for the worship service and practice sessions for the coming service. Attend planning and coordination meetings with the Gospel service chaplain not more than once per week for no longer than one hour per meeting.

3.4 CLIN #0004: Training of Volunteers. Contractor will provide one training session per week for worship volunteers. The Gospel Worship Leader will provide training in the “Contemporary Gospel” genre for volunteers within the parish worship team in preparation for the Sunday Gospel service.

3.5 CLIN #0005: Special Events. Throughout the year, the Gospel Service and the Religious Support Office may have special events for which worship leadership is requested. When requested, the Contractor will lead worship at these special events for 90-180 minutes. These special events will not exceed four times per year. The contractor will be notified at least 7 days in advance of any special events.

3.6 CLIN #0006: Special Event Practice. Lead one practice session, when needed, for musical and vocal participants, in preparation for special events requested by the Gospel Service Chaplain or Religious Support Office for 60-120 minutes.

3.7 CLIN #0007: Provide Gospel drum accompaniment during Sunday worship for the Gospel Service.

3.8 CLIN #0008: Provide Gospel drum accompaniment during one practice session per week for Sunday worship for the Gospel Service, under the direction of the Gospel Service Worship Leader.

3.9 CLIN #0009: Special Events. Throughout the year, the Gospel Service and the Religious Support Office may have special events for which the accompaniment of a drummer is requested. When requested, provide Gospel drum accompaniment at these special events, not to exceed four times per year.

3.10 CLIN #0010: Special Event Practice. Provide drum accompaniment for one practice sessions per special event, when needed, in preparation for special events requested by the Gospel Service Chaplain or Religious Support Office in order to provide practice time for volunteer choir/worship team.

4. Equipment and Supplies. All durable equipment (instruments, A/V equipment, music stands, etc.) are provided by the government for the use of contractor in the execution of this contract at the location of the Gospel Service or special events designated by the Religious Support Office. Expendable supplies needed for the execution of this contract for the singers and musicians of the Gospel Service (sheet music, practice tracks, etc.) will be provided by the government for use within the Gospel Service and special events designated by the Religious Support Office. Contractor will submit a list of needed supplies to the COR or his designee not less than one month prior to the date required. All other equipment or supplies needed for the execution of this contract will be provided by the contractor.

5. AT Level I Training. All contractor and sub-contractor employees requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training. IAW AR 525-13, 3 DEC 19, AT Level I Awareness training will be conducted by a certified Level II trained ATO. For contracts that cross fiscal years, or for contracts with option years, all contractor personnel shall complete annual AT Level I awareness training. The Installation AT Office or a certified Level II trained ATO on the installation will provide the training. Contact information for this Government employee will be provided at the kick-off meeting.

The Installation AT Office or a certified Level II trained ATO will provide a one hour training session conducted on FLW for Contractor personnel working on this installation. The COR will coordinate this training at the time of task order modification or award. Contractor personnel working at installations other than FLW shall coordinate with the COR and local AT Offices to obtain training applicable to that installation.

Contractor shall provide a list of personnel trained to the COR within five (5) business days of completion of training.

6. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All Contractor and sub-contractor personnel performing tasks on this SOW shall comply with all applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures which will be provided to the Contractor by a Government representative upon written request to the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements as performed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Requesting Contractor shall submit request for installation pass to the KO at https://vcc1.icmvcc.com/im3500/. There is no charge to the Contractor for this pass. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of the base contract to this task order, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

6a. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13); applicable installation, facility and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status-of-forces agreements and other theater regulations.

7. iWatch Training. Within 10 calendar days of contract award and within 10 calendar days of new Contractor employees commencing work on this contract, all Contractor and sub-contractor employees shall review the FLW Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) web link for iWatch training located at http://www.wood.army.mil/LEC/iWatch/iWatch.htm. This locally developed training will inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and how to report suspicious activity. Suspicious activity shall be reported to the KO. There is no charge to the Contractor for this review. The burden to complete this training is approximately 20-minutes per employee.

8. OPSEC Plan. The OPSEC Plan and User Agreement will be available for Contractors to review through the Installation OPSEC Officer. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will ensure the Contractor is aware of the Installation's OPSEC Plan and is in compliance with the Installation's OPSEC Plan during contract performance.

9. OPSEC Training. For contracts that require OPSEC training: Pursuant to AR 530-1, all Contractor personnel must complete initial Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of beginning performance on this contract. For contracts that cross fiscal years, or for contracts with option years, all contractor personnel shall complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

9.1 The Installation OPSEC Office, or a certified Level II trained OPSEC Officer will provide Level I OPSEC training on Fort Leonard Wood for Contractor personnel working on this installation. Contact information for this Government employee will be provided at the kick-off meeting.

9.2 The COR will coordinate this training at the time of task order modification or award. Contractor personnel working at installations other than FLW shall coordinate with the COR and local OPSEC Offices to obtain training applicable to that installation.

9.3 Contractor shall provide a list of personnel trained to the COR within five (5) business days of completion of training.

10. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding 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.