Catholic Musician Services

This contract requires the provision of weekly Catholic music services for both recruits and permanent personnel at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, with services to be delivered at designated locations including the All Weather Training Facility, Depot Chapel, and Recruit Chapel. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with NAICS code 711130 and a size standard of $15,000,000 in average annual receipts, eligible for small businesses including WOSB, EDWOSB, and 8(a) participants. The base performance period runs from June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027, with multiple one-year option periods extending through June 14, 2029. Musicians must have at least one year of practical experience in Catholic worship music, be proficient in reading music, and demonstrate expertise in both traditional and contemporary liturgical music, passing auditions conducted by the Command Chaplain. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing cybersecurity, security prohibitions, subcontracting, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on sourcing from sanctioned regions like Xinjiang and Venezuela, as well as prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and detainee interrogation. All invoices must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), using specified document types, with payment routed through designated DoDAACs and managed by Benigna Hulett. Evaluation will prioritize price, followed by past performance assessed via SPRS, with a trade-off approach allowing non-price factors to influence award decisions; pricing details are not provided in the solicitation and will be submitted by offerors. Offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, comply with SAM.gov requirements, and submit proposals electronically via email to the Contract Specialist by the specified deadline, using SF1449 forms and supporting documentation. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to performance specifications and compliance with defense security and ethical standards applicable to Department of Defense operations.