Initial Entry Trainee Musician Services

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W911S725RA002
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
711130 Musical Groups and Artists
PSC
G002 Social- Chaplain
Place of performance
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473, United States

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About this opportunity

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Eustis is seeking a pianist/keyboard musician to provide Initial Entry Trainee (IET) Musician Services at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The contractor will support four chapel services (Gospel, Crossroads, Traditional, and Catholic) by performing 2-4 songs per service in various musical styles, including contemporary, Gospel, traditional, and liturgical. The musician must demonstrate an advanced skill level at or above the SMP Level 9, with song selections to be provided by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) two weeks in advance of each service. Potential contractors must submit their questions no later than April 30, 2025, by 1600 CST, with answers to be posted by May 7, 2025. The final proposal submission is due by May 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with evaluation criteria focusing on the musician's skill level, ability to lead congregational singing, and compliance with performance requirements.

The solicitation is set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 711130. The contract is structured with a base year from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, and includes four additional one-year option periods potentially extending through May 31, 2030. The total contract value is estimated at $15 million, with performance occurring at the Main Post Chapel and Soldier Memorial Chapel in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The contractor will be responsible for providing musical services, maintaining a monthly work log, submitting invoices, and completing annual anti-terrorism training. The government will provide musical instruments, facilities, utilities, and chapel access, while the contractor must handle background checks, security training, and copyright law compliance. Services will be performed on a weekly basis, with 50 weeks of performance per contract year.

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

This is a NEW REQUIREMENT.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the formant in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSAL ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This is a total Small Business Set Aside. The solicitation number is W911S7-25-R-A002, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The NAICS code is 711130 with a small business size standard of $15M. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04.

Description of Requirement: The Religious Support Office at Fort Leonard Wood, MO is seeking a non-personal services contract to provide Pianist Musician Services in leading congregations in the singing of preludes, postludes, offertory, singing of hymns/choruses/spiritual songs, background music for meditation, prayers, and communion.. This is a requirement contract for Initial Entry Trainee Musician Servicesfor a period of five (5) years (Base Year plus Four (4) Option Years).

Solicitation and Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. 

Questions are due NLT April 30, 2025 by 1600 CST

Answers will be posted NLT  May 7, 2025 by 1600 CST.

Updated April 17, 2025: Description revised to indicate this is a new requirement.

Updated May 5, 2025: Add Questions and Answers PDF document in Attachment section. 

Update #2 ·

This is a NEW REQUIREMENT.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the formant in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSAL ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This is a total Small Business Set Aside. The solicitation number is W911S7-25-R-A002, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The NAICS code is 711130 with a small business size standard of $15M. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04.

Description of Requirement: The Religious Support Office at Fort Leonard Wood, MO is seeking a non-personal services contract to provide Pianist Musician Services in leading congregations in the singing of preludes, postludes, offertory, singing of hymns/choruses/spiritual songs, background music for meditation, prayers, and communion.. This is a requirement contract for Initial Entry Trainee Musician Servicesfor a period of five (5) years (Base Year plus Four (4) Option Years).

Solicitation and Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. 

Questions are due NLT April 30, 2025 by 1600 CST

Answers will be posted NLT  May 7, 2025 by 1600 CST.

Updated April 17, 2025: Description revised to indicate this is a new requirement.

Update #1 ·

Pianist Musician Services- The Contractor shall provide Piano/Keyboard Music Support while leading congregations in the singing of preludes, postludes, offertory, singing of hymns/choruses/spiritual songs, background music for meditation, prayers, and communion. Contractor shall perform contemporary, Gospel, traditional, and liturgical Entry Training chapel services. Contractor will be expected to play 2 to 4 songs per service depending on the service. Song selections will be provided by the COR to the contractor 2 weeks in advance for each service. Skill level shall be at or above the SMP Level 9 (Advanced) and be demonstrated to and accepted by the COR.

Solicitation and Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. 

Questions are due NLT April 30, 2025 by 1600 CST

Answers will be posted NLT  May 7, 2025 by 1600 CST.

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