Weekly Catholic Musical Services for Recruits

The contract requires the provision of live musical support for weekly Catholic Masses held at the designated chapel facilities on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, specifically serving active-duty recruits. Performances must be conducted by qualified musicians or ensembles capable of delivering sacred liturgical music appropriate for Catholic worship services, with a consistent schedule aligned with the weekly Mass timetable. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid, as mandated by FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 711130 categorizes this as musical groups and artists providing live entertainment services. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. EST. Performance is exclusively tied to the Parris Island location in South Carolina, with no flexibility for remote or alternate sites. The contracting authority is the Commanding General under the Department of Defense, and while the point of contact details are not provided, interested parties must submit proposals through the designated SAM.gov portal. The nature of the services demands both musical proficiency and cultural sensitivity to military religious practices, emphasizing reliability, discipline, and the ability to work within the structured environment of a military recruit depot.