G -- Catholic Choir Director

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, FA2517-07-T-6061, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-20. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside IAW FAR 19.502-2 (a). The NAICS code is 813110 and the size standard is $6.5 million. This combined synopsis/solicitation is contingent upon the availability of funds. Quotes must be valid thru September 30, 2007. The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation; This solicitation is for a basic and four option year periods (total of five years). Provide a quote for each year per each unit of work described below. For example: Basic Year Mass, 60 each at $ and total amount. Rehearsal, 52 each at $ and total amount. Special Celebration, 7 each at $ and total amount. Total amount for basic year. Option Year 1 Mass, 60 each at $ and total amount. Rehearsal, 52 each at $ and total amount. Special Celebration, 7 each at $ and total amount. Total amount for option year 1. The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation; STATEMENT OF WORK SCOPE The contractor shall provide services as Catholic Choir Director, Peterson Air Force Colorado, providing program administration, worship support, and training. QUALIFICATIONS The Catholic Choir Director (CCD) shall hold the specialized credentials of a Bachelor of Arts degree in music or an equivalent combination of experience and education. The CCD shall be knowledgeable and comfortable with Church music literature in all forms and styles for the congregation, choir, vocalists, and instrumentals. The CCD shall have a thorough understanding of Catholic liturgies and the impact of the Church liturgical calendar on the selection of appropriate music. TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES The CCD is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of music within the liturgical celebrations of Peterson AFB Catholic community. The CCD shall select, plan, and conduct music in support of liturgies, Masses, and Sacramental celebrations in coordination with the Catholic chaplain or his designee The CCD shall ensure compliance with copyright laws, requesting copyright permissions when required. The CCD shall coordinate services and schedules of parish musicians to ensure that all Sunday Masses and other celebrations are provided with liturgically proper music. When tasked, the CCD shall provide music at special celebrations including the Tridiuum, Christmas, the lesser Holy days, and penance services. The CCD shall build a repertoire and encourage participation of the Catholic community in singing at the various liturgies. The CCD shall invite, motivate, and provide music education and practical preparation for liturgical celebrations for cantors, leaders of song, and instrumental groups in the context of Choral/instrumental rehearsals. The CCD shall rehearse with choirs at scheduled rehearsal times. The CCD shall maintain, update, and refill the collection of Catholic music. The CCD shall tidy-up the work area upon completion of a unit of performance (e.g., choir room, choir pews). The CCD shall coordinate absences with the Catholic Chaplain at least 30 days in advance. The CCD shall be responsible for providing and reimbursing a replacement for the period of absence. The CCD shall keep a record of units performed and shall not exceed the total units authorized under the terms of this contract. The CCD shall submit a monthly invoice. The invoice shall detail by date, time and type, the units performed during that month. The Catholic Chaplain or designated representative will verify all units performed before payment. SERVICE UNITS For the purpose of this contract, services shall be rendered in units. There are two types of units; Mass units, Rehearsal units and Special Celebration units. A Mass unit is defined as the period of time, not to exceed an hour and a half, required to lead the choir and congregation in singing. A Rehearsal unit is defined as the period of an hour in which the Contractor is tasked to lead the 9:30 Mass choir in preparation for singing at the weekly Mass. A Special Celebration unit is defined as the period of time, not to exceed one hour and a half, required for the Tridiuum, Christmas, the lesser Holy days, and penance services. The Catholic Chaplain or designated representative may task any combination of units as long as the cumulative extended cost of the work performed does not exceed the contract NTE price. Explanation of units requested: 52 Mass units, Sunday 9:30 AM Mass. 60 Rehearsal units, Weekly practices with the choir 7 Special Celebration units, lead the choir and congregation in music at Masses and celebrations other than the afore mentioned times Delivery of performance will be at Peterson AFB, CO 80914, Base Chapel. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2 (a)(i)(ii) Quotes will be evaluated and awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The clause at FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification and FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program and Ombudsman (AFFARS clause 5352.201-9101 as prescribed 5301.9103). The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov and shall be considered for award. All quotes must be sent to Kimberly Woods at : Fax 719-556-4988 or e-mail kimberly.woods@peterson.af.mil. If you have any questions, contact Kim Woods at (719) 556-8468. Quotes are required to be received no later than 4:00PM MST, Wednesday September 19, 2007. Registrations in Central Contractor Registration (CCR), On-line Representations and Certifications Registration (ORCA) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) must be current and will be verified prior to consideration of quote and award of contract.