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G002--MUSICIAN FOR CHAPLAIN

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36C26226Q0032Federal

Submission Closed10/10/2025, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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This sources sought announcement is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify qualified Small Businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of providing musical services at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The primary requirement involves engaging a pianist to perform during various religious services and special events at the VA chapel, including Catholic Mass, Protestant worship, Veterans Memorial Services, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and other occasions. The contract aims to ensure the availability of musical accompaniment to enhance the spiritual experience for Veterans, their families, and staff. Interested firms must submit detailed capability statements demonstrating their technical expertise and experience, along with essential business information such as DUNS, Cage Code, Tax ID, and contact details. The procurement is set aside exclusively for SDVOSB firms under NAICS code 711130, with responses due by October 10, 2025. The contract will be performed at the VA San Diego Healthcare facility in California, with the primary point of contact being Jasmon Cornick, a Contract Specialist. This market research effort does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of a contract but aims to gather information to inform future acquisition decisions. The scope of work emphasizes consistent weekly performances and special event coverage, ensuring the chapel’s musical needs are met to support the VA’s spiritual services.

General Info

Department of Veterans Affairs seeks SDVOSB/VOSB piano player for worship services, not a solicitation.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

Contract Value

$16,384.5

NAICS

711130 - Musical Groups and Artists

Place of Performance

Department of Veteran Affairs Jennifer Moreno Department of Veteran Affairs, San Diego, FL, 92161, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Awardee

IDEMMA LLC

Award Issued Date

12/22/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Sources Sought - Musician for Chaplain (36C26226Q0032)

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PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 3

Sources Sought

AwardedDec 22

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

10/10/2025, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeGilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

Office AddressGilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

Contacts

Jasmon CornickContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. The priority is to find two or more Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).
Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition.
Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number and (h) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.
CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS Introduction- VAMCSD has a requirement to have chaplain Service/Chapel available to our Veterans, their families, and employees to provide pastoral and spiritual counseling. The VAMCSD has a beautiful Chapel and Chaplain Service provides Catholic Mass and Protestant worship services. During those services we had a Piano player providing beautiful music to all who attend the services. Description of tasks and associated deliverables Piano Player for Catholic Services every Sunday from 11:30am-12:00pm. Piano Player for Protestant Services every Sunday from 12:30pm-1:00pm. Piano Player for Special Services: Veterans Memorial Services Christmas Day Service Ash Wednesday Service Good Friday Service Other-As Requested at the VA San Diego Healthcare Chapel.