Director of Catholic Music Ministries - Dover AFB

Solicitation FA449726Q0054 is a firm-fixed-price requirement for the Department of Defense to secure a Director of Catholic Music and a Music Accompanist for the Dover Air Force Base Chapel. The contractor will provide non-personal services for all Sunday Catholic Mass services, rehearsals, and special events, totaling approximately 316 annual hours. The contract includes a base period from November 2026 to October 2027, with four option periods extending through October 2031. This acquisition is a total set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 711130. The government will award the contract using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process. Evaluation consists of a phased approach including package compliance, price ordering based on Total Evaluated Price, and technical acceptability. Technical requirements focus on knowledge of the Catholic Mass, interpersonal capabilities for conflict resolution, and the ability to build a volunteer choir. Qualified offerors must provide a letter of good standing from a Catholic pastor and undergo background checks for youth services. Additionally, technically acceptable candidates must complete an in-person audition on October 13-14, 2026, performing specific pieces across contemporary, liturgical, gospel, and cantering styles. Performance is based at Dover AFB, Delaware, and requires personnel to obtain base access via Common Access Cards and vehicle passes. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and transportation, adhering to the Department of Labor Wage Determination for Kent County, Delaware.