Director of Protestant Music Ministries - Dover AFB

Dover Air Force Base Chapel is seeking a contractor to provide a Director of Protestant Music and a music accompanist to lead and support all Sunday Protestant services and annual special religious events. The role demands professional expertise in Protestant liturgical music and the ability to seamlessly coordinate musical elements within a military chaplaincy environment. The contractor must possess a deep understanding of religious pluralism and exhibit sensitivity to the diverse faith traditions represented within the Air Force community, ensuring that musical leadership respects and accommodates varying denominational practices. All performance must take place on-site at Dover AFB in Delaware, with services scheduled around the chapel’s weekly and seasonal calendar. The solicitation, labeled FA4497-27-Protestant_Music_Ministries_Director, is a sources sought notice issued under NAICS code 711130 for religious organizations, and it is set aside exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. Proposals are due by July 28, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. EST, with the opportunity posted on SAM.gov beginning July 24, 2026. Primary points of contact for inquiries are Gabrielle Dimaio and the 436 CONS/PKB Org team, accessible via official Air Force email addresses. The full scope of responsibilities, qualifications, and performance expectations are detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement, which contractors are advised to review thoroughly before responding.