Music Ministry Services

The United States Marine Corps is seeking a Music Coordinator to provide contemporary Protestant worship services utilizing a Praise Band at Marine Corps Base-Hawaii (MCB-H) in Kaneohe Bay through a non-personnel services contract. This is a sources sought notice for market research and planning purposes, requiring interested vendors to submit a capability document of no more than one page describing their approach to providing the requested services by December 18, 2025. Key requirements include leading weekly Praise Band rehearsals, selecting and performing appropriate music for worship services, recruiting and training volunteer musicians, coordinating logistics for worship services, and providing music for special occasions such as Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and Easter Sunrise services. The contractor must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, comply with base security regulations, and provide weekly PowerPoint plans for music performance. Performance will be evaluated based on the contractor's ability to effectively lead the Praise Band and conduct rehearsals, with an acceptable quality level established at 95%, and the government reserves the right to terminate early for non-compliance.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The contract period spans five years, commencing May 3, 2026, and extending through May 2, 2031, consisting of a base period and four option periods. All services will be performed at the MCBH Chapel, and the contractor must provide all necessary labor and materials. No incumbent contractor information is provided in this sources sought notice, and no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed. This pre-solicitation notice does not constitute a commitment by the government to award a contract, and no monetary compensation will be provided for response preparation. Responses to this market research effort are strictly voluntary.