Ellsworth AFB - Protestant Music Director
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA469026Q0018
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 711130 Musical Groups and Artists
- PSC
- G002 Social- Chaplain
- Place of performance
- Box Elder, South Dakota 57719, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is soliciting quotations for Protestant Music Director services at Ellsworth Air Force Base under solicitation number FA469026Q0018. The contractor will provide comprehensive musical direction and leadership for the Protestant Contemporary Service, including directing weekly rehearsals and worship services, assembling and managing a praise team, and coordinating volunteer musicians. Minimum qualifications require four or more years of college-level music education in a related field or equivalent chapel/church experience, with demonstrated vocal abilities and the capacity to sight-read and arrange music. The Government will evaluate proposals based on price and technical acceptability, with technical factors including references documenting the required qualifications and a video or audio submission demonstrating vocal ability. Critical deadlines include April 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM MDT for submission of written questions and April 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM MDT for submission of quotations via email to kathleen.winters-tipton@us.af.mil.
This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.104-1, limiting competition to eligible small business concerns. The contract structure consists of one base year running from May 11, 2026 through May 10, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods extending through May 10, 2031, with an additional optional six-month extension period available. The contract is firm-fixed price, with offerors required to submit completed pricing on the provided Price List template that accommodates the full five-year performance period. An estimated 112 total events annually will be required, consisting of 56 weekly rehearsals and 56 worship services, with the contractor expected to arrive 45 minutes prior to services and 15 minutes before rehearsals. Performance will take place at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Box Elder, South Dakota, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid CAGE code to be eligible for contract award.
Notice text
Solicitation Number: FA469026Q0018
Requirement: Ellsworth AFB Protestant Music Director
Solicitation Type: This solicitation is for a single-award, firm-fixed price, definite contract for 1 base year, 4 option years, and an optional 6-month extension period.
Set Aside: This acquisition is a total small business set aside IAW RFO 19.104-1.
Period of Performance: 11 May 2026 - 10 May 2031. This contract includes:
1 base year
4 one-year option periods
1 six-month extension option
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is determined to represent the best value to the Government. The Government will utilize RFO Part 12 procedures and conduct an integrated assessment for a best value award decision based on the following evaluation factors: Price and Technical Acceptability (4 years of college in related field or equivalent years of experience).
Submission Requirements: Interested and responsible entities are encouraged to submit a quote.
Proposals must include the following:
- Completed Standard Form 1449, with price list.
- References displaying 4 years of college in related field or equivalent years of experience, in accordance with the PWS.
- Video or audio submission demonstrating vocal ability, in accordance with the PWS.
- System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors must be registered in SAM at https://www.sam.gov and have a valid CAGE code to be eligible for award.
Attachments:
- Standard Form 1449
- Performance Work Statement
- Price List
- Wage Determination
Questions and Answers:
All questions regarding this solicitation and attachments are due no later than 23 April, 2026 at 4:00 PM MDT. Email questions to kathleen.winters-tipton@us.af.mil. Answers will be provided as an addendum to the solicitation.
Quotes are due no later than 29 April, 2026, 4:00 PM MDT.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF1449 Solicitation - FA469026Q0018.pdf | ||
| PWS_Protestant Music Director_EAFB SD (18Feb26).pdf | ||
| Price List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| WD 2015-5367 Rev 30 (03Dec25).pdf |
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