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Chapel Music Services

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The Department of War, through the US Air Force 30 CONS/PKB, has issued a presolicitation notice for the SLD 30 Chapel Music Services project located at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California. The requirement involves providing professional music direction and musical services for both Catholic and Protestant worship communities. The scope of work includes leading worship, coordinating with Chaplains, and recruiting, training, and managing volunteer musicians and vocalists. The contract is structured into four Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Catholic Music Director, Protestant Music Director, and separate CLINs for special services such as holy days, funerals, and command-directed events. Services are billed based on specific units of work, including regular services, rehearsal and planning sessions, special/holiday observances, and scheduled meetings. The anticipated period of performance begins on September 21, 2026, and includes a 12-month base period with four subsequent 12-month option periods, potentially extending the contract through September 25, 2031. While the government will provide certain musical instruments and audio-visual equipment, contractors are responsible for providing their own specialized equipment, such as specific effect pedals or microphones. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a formal request for quotations. Interested parties under NAICS code 711130 must submit a capability statement, including their CAGE code, UEI number, and business size standard, via email to the designated contract specialist no later than 12:00 PM PDT on August 28, 2026, to be considered for the direct solicitation process.

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Air Force seeks music direction services for Vandenberg Space Force Base Chapel community.

NAICS

711130 - Musical Groups and Artists

Place of Performance

Lompoc, CA, 93437, USA

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PWS Music Services Contract Vandenberg SFB 2026

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Presolicitation Notice for SLD 30 Chapel Music Services

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4610 30 Cons Pk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA
Office AddressVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

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Presolicitation Notice


General Information


  • Notice Type: Presolicitation
  • Project Title: SLD 30 Chapel Music Services
  • Proposed Solicitation Number: TBD
  • Agency/ Office: Department of War/ US Air Force/ 30 CONS/ PKB
  • Location: Lompoc, CA 93437
  • NAICS Code: 711130
  • Product Service Code (PSC): G002
  • Posting Date: 8/11/2026
  • Anticipated Solicitation Date: 8/27/2026

Description of Requirement


BACKGROUND


Vandenberg Space Force Chapel Community is a faith group supporting programs at VSFB. This community operates an energetic ministry that requires a high degree of coordination and cooperation among its staff.


Scope of Work


The contractor shall provide professional music direction and musical services for the respective worship communities. The primary role of the music director is to prepare and lead music that enhances the worship experience, in coordination with the designated Chaplain. The director is expected to be able to lead the service music by themselves or by recruiting, training, and leading a team of volunteer musicians and vocalists


Description of Work


Services shall be provided and invoiced in accordance with the chart below, each consisting of one standard unit of measure.


Unit of Work: Regular Service, Rehearsal/ Planning, Special/Holiday Observance


Definition & Scope: One (1) regular weekend worship service, including 30 minutes of pre-service and post-service music, One (1) weekday preparation or pre-service rehearsal session (minimum 60–90 minutes), Holy Days, funerals, memorial services, or command-directed special events outside of regular weekend services.


Standard Unit of Measure: Job


Description of CLINs


CLIN 0001: CATHOLIC MUSIC DIRECTOR


GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


The Contractor shall provide labor and management to support the responsibilities outlined below. The directorship includes, but is not limited to, leading, training, and scheduling music in collaboration with volunteer singers and instrumentalists, as available.


CLIN 0002: PROTESTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR


GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


The Contractor shall provide labor and management to support the responsibilities outlined below. The directorship includes, but is not limited to, leading, training, and scheduling music in collaboration with volunteer singers and instrumentalists, as available.


CLIN 0003: Protest Music Director Special Services


GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Provide professional Protestant music director and/or musician services for special services, holy days, funerals, memorial services, and command-directed events occurring outside of regular weekend services. 


CLIN 0004 Catholic Music Director Special Services


GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Provide professional Catholic music director and/or musician services for special services, holy days, funerals, memorial services, and command-directed events occurring outside of regular weekend services.


4.0 COMPLAINCE


  • The Vendor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and county laws, as well as Air Force regulations governing the execution of these services.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE


  • Base Period: 21 Sep 2026 through 21 September 2027 (12 Months).
  • Option Period 1: 22 September2027 through 22 September 2028 (12 Months).
  • Option Period 2: 23 September 2028 through 23 September 2029 (12 Months)
  • Option Period 3: 24 September 2029 through 24 September 2030 (12 Months)
  • Option Period 4: 25 September 2030 through 25 September 2031 (12 Months)

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/INFORMATION


Government property will only be furnished for the performance of each service for the duration of the service.


Regulatory Authority and Acquisition Strategy


This notice is published in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101and 12.201-1 for acquisitions at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), as supplemented by Department of War (Dow) guidance, including DFARS Deviation 2026-00003 and 2026-00028.


Please note the following:


This is a Presolicitation Notice, NOT a Request for Quotations (RFQ). A solicitation document does not currently exist and will not be posted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE / SAM.gov) or the PIEE Solicitation Module at this time.


Following the conclusion of this 15-day posting period on 28 August 2026, the Government intends to directly solicit quotations from at least three (3) selected sources capable of meeting the requirement, in accordance with RFO 12.201-l(c)(2).


The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this presolicitation notice or to pay for the information solicited herein. This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes.



Instructions for Interested Parties


Although the Government intends to directly solicit quotes from selected vendors after this notice expires, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency in determining the final list of vendors to solicit.


Interested parties wishing to demonstrate their capability to fulfill this requirement must submit the following information via email no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on 28 August 2026:


  • Company Name, Address, and Point of Contact (Phone & Email)
  • CAGE Code and UEI Number
  • Business Size Standard and Socioeconomic Status under NAICS 711130
  • A brief capability statement, [maximum of five (5) pages] demonstrating the ability to provide the services requested.

Submission and Contact Information:


All responses and inquiries must be submitted electronically to the primary point of contact listed below. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.


Primary Point of Contact: SSgt Boutros, John, Contract Specialist john.boutros@spaceforce.mil


Alternate: SSgt Baca, Jacob, Contracting Officer jacob.baca.1@spaceforce.mil



Q&A


2. Prime Contractor Staffing Structure


Please confirm whether the prime contractor may furnish the Catholic and Protestant Music Directors as employees or subcontractors, provided all personnel satisfy the qualifications and performance requirements established in the final solicitation and PWS.



Concur.



3. Scheduled Meeting Units


Section 3 of the PWS identifies Scheduled Meetings (SM) as a Unit of Work and estimates 16 SM units annually per CLIN. However, Sections 4.2 and 5.2 state that coordination meetings are considered administrative duties ancillary to the primary Units of Work and will not be invoiced as separate billable units.


Please clarify whether Scheduled Meeting (SM) units are separately billable and, if so, what meetings are intended to constitute an SM Unit of Work.



SM are separately billable. These meetings would include the Catholic Action Committee and Protestant Action Committee monthly meetings and 4 quarterly feedback sessions.



4. Invoice Unit of Work Codes


Section 7 identifies RS, RH, and SS as the Units of Work to be reported on monthly invoices, while Section 3 identifies RS, RP, SS, and SM.


Please confirm the correct Units of Work and corresponding codes that will be used for invoicing.



RS, RP, SS, and SM



5. Rehearsal/Planning Units


The PWS estimates 124 Rehearsal/Planning (RP) units annually per CLIN while requiring a minimum of one rehearsal and one worship service weekly.


Please clarify the anticipated composition of the 124 annual RP units, including the expected number of rehearsal sessions versus planning/preparation sessions.



We assume that the subcontractor will usually require one unit session to prepare the set and one unit to rehearse prior to Sunday or special event, this does not include day of rehearsal.



6. Government-Furnished Equipment


Please identify the musical instruments, sound/audio-visual equipment, music library or scores, and other equipment that will be Government-furnished for performance of the requirement versus equipment the contractor will be expected to provide.



The chapel will provide:


  • Roland TD-27KV-S V-Drums Kit
  • Shure Beta 58A Supercardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone
  • Roland RD 300 nx Keyboard
  • IPad for remote sound board
  • Electric Guitar
  • Acoustic Guitar with pick-up
  • Bass


If the subcontractor prefers any FX pedals or specific special vox microphones to add to the sound quality of any instrument, they will be required to provide it personally.



7. Regular Service Unit Definition


The Pre-solicitation Notice defines a Regular Service as one weekend worship service, including 30 minutes of pre-service and post-service music. The PWS defines a Regular Service as one weekend worship service, including pre-service and post-service setup and teardown.



Please clarify the intended scope of a Regular Service Unit of Work that will apply under the final solicitation.



Regular Service as one weekend worship service, including pre-service (30 minutes rehearsal) and post-service setup and teardown (10 minutes).



8. Special/Holiday Observances


The PWS estimates 20 Special/Holiday Observance (SS) units annually per CLIN for Holy Days, funerals, memorial services, and command-directed special events.


If available, please provide the historical number and general breakdown of Special/Holiday Observance units performed during the most recent 12-month period.


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