Misawa Air Base Protestant Music Director

The contract seeks a qualified vendor to serve as the primary music director for weekly Protestant Sunday worship services at Misawa Air Base, Japan, under the guidance of the Protestant Worship Service Chaplain(s). The position is a non-personal service requiring the contractor to lead fifty-two weekly rehearsals and services, coordinate music for up to twelve special seasonal services, and recruit a minimum of four volunteer musicians within one month of contract award. The role includes setup and teardown of all equipment, adherence to strict performance standards—such as no more than two instances of tardiness or unplanned absence per month and no more than three missed notes during performances—and compliance with Misawa Air Base security protocols, including Random Antiterrorism Measures, Level I antiterrorism training, and mandatory background checks for personnel working with minors. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a base year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and four optional years extending through June 30, 2031, with a total possible duration not exceeding three years and six months including all extensions. Offers must pass a technical acceptability gate requiring submission of proof of a music degree or one year of prior worship music directing experience, along with a successful live demonstration of four musical pieces—two traditional hymns and two contemporary worship songs—with no more than three errors. Award will follow the best value method under FAR 13.106-1, selecting the lowest priced offeror who meets all technical requirements. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) by June 19, 2026, and must also register in the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and payment processing using designated DoDAACs. The contract mandates compliance with multiple federal and defense regulations, including FAR 52.212-4 for commercial services, DFARS 252.232-7003 for WAWF submissions, AFFARS 5352.242-9001 for Common Access Card access, and applicable security provisions under DoDM 1402.05 for background checks. Contractors must submit AF Form 99 for base access, sign Chapel Privileged Communication Non-Disclosure Agreements, and complete a series of required trainings including SAPR, Information Security, and Fire Protection, which together count toward the 40-hour