SERVICE: (DRM) DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS MUSIC AND CHOIR

The contract involves a sole source purchase order awarded to Marie C. Quinn of Griswold, CT, to serve as the Director of Religious Music (DRM) at the Shepherd of the Sea Chapel located at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, CT. The services provided under this contract include musical support specifically focusing on organ and piano music, as well as choir direction for all Catholic and Protestant worship services held at the chapel. The procurement is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and is exempt from full and open competition as authorized by federal acquisition regulations. The anticipated award date for this contract was October 1, 2005. The contracting office handling this procurement is the FISC Norfolk Procurement Office Northeast in Groton, CT. This procurement method reflects a discretionary decision by the government not to compete the contract based on responses to the notice. The contract does not invite offer submissions, and any queries related to the procurement were directed to a specific government contact by email. Overall, the contract ensures the provision of specialized religious musical services essential for worship activities at the naval base chapel.