Minneapolis VA Chapel Organist Solicitation

The Minneapolis VA Chapel Organist Solicitation (36C26326Q0455) is a commercial, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 23 for musical accompaniment services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The contract has a five-year ordering period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with each annual task order covering 140 hours of chapel service accompaniment and a maximum cumulative contract value of $120,000. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 711130, and offerors must self-certify as small businesses in SAM.gov, providing their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and completing all required representations and certifications outlined in FAR 52.212-3. Submissions are required in two volumes: Volume I includes the completed SF-1449, pricing schedule, and regulatory certifications, while Volume II requires a 1- to 3-page capability narrative demonstrating experience and technical readiness to perform the services. The solicitation explicitly prohibits zip files, external links, or image formats, and only accepts email submissions in PDF, Word, or Excel format to Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov with the solicitation number in the subject line. The offer deadline is May 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, following Amendment 0001 which extended the original deadline. Contract performance occurs at the Minneapolis VA facility, and contractors must comply with stringent security protocols, including submission of OF-306 forms, fingerprinting, completion of TMS 20939 training, and acquisition of a PIV badge within 30 days of award. All payments are processed electronically through the VA’s EIPPS system in X12 EDI format, and contractors must adhere to the Prompt Payment Act. Evaluation will be based on a trade-off process considering technical capability, past performance, and price without being LPTA, allowing selection of the most advantageous offer. The contract includes clauses for security prohibitions, patent indemnity, sanctions compliance, and termination for convenience or cause, with no formal options but flexibility within the IDIQ structure. The place of performance is Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the government retains the right to inspect services