G002--Part -Time Musician for Orlando VA Medical Center

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C24822Q1713
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
711130 Musical Groups and Artists
PSC
G002 Social- Chaplain

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

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Q.1 Was the submission date moved to September 6, 2022 (as appearing in the solicitation BETA SAM)? or will the submission remain to be submitted on September 2, 2022?

A.1 Deadline for Submission is September 2, 2022, 11:00 AM EST. SAM has been corrected.

Q.2 Â Referring to the number of units of 297 (Unit classification as JB) for purposes of pricing in CLINS 0001, does this refer to the number of services that is predicted for the price bid or does this refer to the number of hours utilized?

A.2 297 JB (Job) is equivalent to 297 Playing Hours.

Q.3 Do we need to submit the resume of our candidates when we submit our bid?

A.3 No, resumes is only one of the multiple ways that a quoters can demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements stated in the PWS. See E.1 52.212-1 (d) (1) Technical.

(1) TECHNICAL. Quoters shall provide information (resumes, repertoire lists, any

descriptive literature, video recordings, and/or certifications) that demonstrates the quoters

ability to meet the requirements stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Live Auditions

The potential candidates may be required to complete a live audition to evaluate

their performance qualifications to perform the required services. The auditions

will consist of the following:

Playing two (2) traditional sacred hymns of the candidate s choosing

that showcase their musicality and ability to cover a wide range of styles

and settings.

Playing one (1) contemporary Christian song of the candidate s

choosing that showcases their musicality and ability to cover a wide range

of styles and settings.

Responding to questions in a live interview.

The auditions shall be coordinated with and at the convenience of the

Government and may be conducted in person or via live videoconference.

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Q.1 What is the contract number for previous awards?

A1. This is a new requirement. No previous similar award is available.

Q.2 Are there any incumbents/volunteers rendering the services?

A2. No

Q.3 What is the schedule of the worship services?

A.3 Sunday 1000 Catholic Mass and 1100 General Christian Worship (Additional hours will vary depending on if the musician is sent to one of the wards as needed)

Q.4 What are the COVID Protocols for your consideration?

Please see VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19 uploaded to SAM within this RFQ 36C24822Q1713.

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SUBJECT*

Part -Time Musician for Orlando VA Medical Center

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE S ZIP CODE*

32827

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

36C24822Q1713

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

08-29-2022 3:00 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE

14 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

SET-ASIDE

SBA

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

G002

NAICS CODE*

711130

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Various Locations throughout Central Florida

POSTAL CODE

32827

COUNTRY

USA

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Orlando VA Healthcare System

13800 Veterans Way

Orlando FL 32827

POINT OF CONTACT*

Jimmy Amaya

Contracting Specialist

Jimmy.Amaya@va.gov

407-646-4011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY S URL

https://www.va.gov

URL DESCRIPTION

Department of Veterans Affairs

AGENCY CONTACT S EMAIL ADDRESS

jimmy.amaya@va.gov

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

Contract Specialist

DESCRIPTION

The Orlando VA Medical Center intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract, for Part-Time Musician in support of Chaplain Services for the Orlando VA Medical Center. The solicitation will be a 100% Set-Aside to Small Business. NAICS: 711130 Small Business Size Standard: $12 Million.

1. Title of Project. Musician for the Orlando VA Health Care System (VAHCS), community

event locations, and via telehealth (audio and/or video).

2. Background. VHA recognizes that spiritual and pastoral care must be integrated into the

total program of health care provided to veterans and made available to all patients and, in

limited circumstances, to their immediate family members (caregivers) who desire such

care. Such care often includes the support of music of various types to support spiritual

well-being and health of Veterans receiving care and their family members.

In accordance with VHA Handbook 1111 (1), Spiritual and Pastoral Care Procedures:

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7301, VA provides a complete medical and hospital service

for the medical care and treatment of Veterans. VA includes spiritual and pastoral care as

part of this care and treatment for Veterans. The type and extent of spiritual and pastoral

care provided must be commensurate with the needs, desires, and voluntary consent of the

individual Veteran. VA medical facility Directors are responsible for maintaining a Chaplain

Service and sufficient staff employed to ensure that patients diverse spiritual health care

needs are met. Clinical chaplains (see definition paragraph 3.b.), as the subject matter

experts in spiritual and pastoral care, must be employed at each VA medical facility to

develop and implement a program which:

- Ensures every patient s constitutional right to free exercise of religion.

- Provides opportunities for religious worship, sacramental ministry, pastoral

counseling, and clinical pastoral care; and

- Protects all Veterans from proselytization (see definition paragraph 3.l.) from any

source while in a VA medical facility.

Whereas music is a vital part of worship (harp and piano) and is spiritually uplifting to

patients and families while inpatient at the medical facility, the Contractor will be

schedule to be available, by request, to provide uplifting harp and piano (other

instruments with approval) music at various patient care locations in the medical facility

Files

File Type Posted
36C24822Q1713 0002.pdf PDF
36C24822Q1713 0001.docx DOCX document
36C24822Q1713.pdf PDF
WD 2015-4551Rev 21 (Lake).pdf PDF
VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19.pdf PDF
WD 2015-4553 Rev 21 (Orange).pdf PDF
WD 2015-4555 Rev 19 (Brevard).pdf PDF
WD 2015-4533 Rev 19 (Volusia).pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation
G002--Part -Time Musician for Orlando VA Medical Center Original Pre-Solicitation

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