Musician Services

Request for Quotation, RFQ# FA5606-17-Q-2025 Musician 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation #FA5606-17-Q-2025 Issued as: request for quaotations (RFQ) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. Set-aside: None NAICS Code: 813110 Requested items/services: ALL CLINs in accordance with attached Statement of Work. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Item No Supplies/Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price CLIN 0001 Musician (see Attachment 1) Basic Period of Performance: 15 September 2017 - 14 September 2018 12 MONTHS CLIN 1001 Musician (see Attachment 1) Basic Period of Performance: 15 September 2018 - 14 September 2019 12 MONTHS CLIN 2001 Musician (see Attachment 1) Basic Period of Performance: 15 September 2018 - 14 September 2019 12 MONTHS Total Price for ALL CLINs: Place of Delivery and Acceptance: Spangdahlem Chapel The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The below ADDENDA is added to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors: Quoted amounts need to be net prices without tax. Quotes are required to be valid until 1 October 2017. The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None" basis. Provide "Quote Expiration Date" ___________________________ Provide "Best Delivery Date" ___________________________ Provide "Discount Terms" ___________________________ Quotes are due NO LATER THAN 7 August 2017 1000 hrs., CEST. Quotes and all other correspondence as listed in this solicitation must be emailed to both points of contact (POCs) TSgt Farris at aaron.farris@us.af.mil and Hermann Laub at hermann.laub.de@us.af.mil The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition in the following manner: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1. Price. 2. Technical Acceptability according to Statement of Work 3. Contractor Responsibility Determination: A contractor is deemed responsible if IT has no negative entries in the following systems: a. System for Award Management (SAM). b. Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Award will be made to the lowest priced, technical acceptable quote which is deemed responsible. The Government will evaluate quotes as follows: The lowest prices quote will be evaluated first for technical acceptability. If deemed acceptable, further evaluation of quotes will stop and award will be made to this contractor. If deemed unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability and so on. This will continue until an acceptable quote is determined. (b) A written notice of award will be mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful contractor after evaluation is complete and a successful quote has been identified. The successful contractor must confirm by signing the SF 1449 in blocks 30a, 30b, and 30c and e-mail the document back to the contract specialist Hermann Laub at herman.laub.de@us.af.mil. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, requires contractors complete the applicable portions and submit with their quote. - NON-US Contractors, if not registered in SAM - Complete attached highlighted areas of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial items. - US Contractors, if not registered in SAM - fill out paras (c) through (t) of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The below ADDENDA is added to FAR 52.212-4(c), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may only be by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. - The following additional clauses listed therein apply: FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons ALT I FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996)(31 U.S.C. 3553) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) Attachments Attachment # Description Date # pages 1 Statement of Work June 2017 3 2 FAR 52.217-5 3 FAR 52.217-9 End of Solicitation Attachments to FA5606-17-Q-2025 - Musician Services Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement Musician 1. Contract Position Title. Musician 2. Scope of Responsibilities. 2.1. The Musician provides piano and organ performances, as required, for Spangdahlem AB worship services, memorial/funeral services, special/holy day services, and practice sessions. The Musician shall assist the Spangdahlem AB Chapel by performing services in accordance with the terms and conditions in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). 2.2. The maximum number of units that may be expended for services is 200 units per year. 2.3. A unit is defined as services one worship service, memorial/funeral service, special/holy day service, or practice session. Other than musician services each unit also includes (as applicable) time for pre-service coordination, setup, warm up, clean up, and opening/closing of facility. 2.4. From here on the Musician will be referred to as Contractor. 3. Education and Experience Requirement. The Contractor must: 3.1. Be a committed, mature individual who works well with others. 3.2. Have the ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with personnel including chapel staff, contractors and parishioners. There will be zero tolerance for disrespect, harassment, or any other behavior toward a staff member that that might adversely affect the Air Force by eroding morale, good order, discipline, respect for authority, unit cohesion, or mission accomplishment. 3.3. Have the ability and willingness to provide services in a pluralistic and multi-faith chapel setting. 3.4. Be able to demonstrate (in person) the ability to read music and play piano proficiently. The ability to play the organ and experience in playing for a military chapel or civilian equivalent is preferable, but not required. 3.5. Have knowledge and experience of musical traditions of Christian worship. 3.6. Submit to a routine background check according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI 1402.5), Criminal History Background Checks. 4. General Responsibilities. 4.1. Provide piano and organ musician services, as required, for the Spangdahlem AB Chapel. The Chaplain in charge of the service will determine the requirements for the service. 4.2. No government-owned equipment should be removed from base chapel without prior approval of the chapel staff. 4.3. Most services will be conducted in base chapel (Bldg 135) unless notified otherwise. 4.4. Wear appropriate attire consistent with a professional appearance. 4.5. Comply with all Federal, State, and Local Laws and requirements and Air Force Instructions which are found to apply to this position. 4.6. The Contractor will be responsible for the paying of any Social Security taxes, federal or local income taxes, and state unemployment insurance premiums for themselves, as well as for any individual employed or subcontracted by them to provide services under this contract. 5. Specific Responsibilities. The Contractor will: 5.1. Perform for each service by playing for congregational hymns, preludes and postludes, and special music. Worship services are usually held on Sundays mornings and Saturday evenings, and rehearsals are usually performed on weekday evenings. Schedules are subject to change, and additional performances may be required for special events and holy days (special performances etc. are considered a unit). Services and rehearsals are approximately 1 hour in length. 5.2. Coordinate with appropriate chaplain and music director to determine musical requirements for all services/rehearsals. Music for hymns/praise songs, preludes, postludes, offertories, and special music must be approved in advance by the chaplain conducting the service. 5.3. Be available in the performance area at least 15 minutes prior to service for prelude/warm up and while services are being conducted. 5.4. Be responsible for preparation and restoration of piano and organ areas. Will ensure equipment used is put back into its correct place or assigned storage area, that items are arranged so that tripping hazards are minimized, and that trash is removed. 5.5. Be accountable for opening and securing the chapel facility and other facilities used in conjunction with their programs. 6. The Wing Chaplain. 6.1. Provides piano, organ, standard office supplies, internal funds request and processing forms, and other items deemed necessary to perform services described in this PWS. 6.2. Ensures that information on monthly invoice by Contractor for payment reflects a true and accurate accounting of services provided. 7. Substitutions. If a temporary substitute contractor is required, it will be the responsibility of the musician to locate a replacement with equal qualifications. The substitute must be approved by the Wing Chaplain or their designee. Attachment 2: 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of Provision) Attachment 3: 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor no later than 30 days before the contract expires; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months. (End of Clause)