SAM #FA4610123456

Chapel Music Director Services for Catholic and Protestant Worship at Vandenberg Space Force Base

This opportunity is for professional music direction and musician services at Vandenberg Space Force Base Chapel, supporting both Catholic and Protestant worship communities. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Space Systems Command, FA4610 30 CONS PK - Vandenberg Space Force Base Chapel, Lompoc, California - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for individual or organizational music service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Catholic Music Director: Lead, train, and schedule music for Catholic worship services - 52 regular services, 124 rehearsals, 20 special observances, 16 meetings annually - Protestant Music Director: Lead, train, and schedule music for Protestant worship services - 52 regular services, 124 rehearsals, 20 special observances, 16 meetings annually - Special Services for both Catholic and Protestant communities: Music direction and musician services for holy days, funerals, memorials, and command-directed events - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must manage and train volunteer musicians - Coordination with Chaplains and parish advisory councils required - Background checks and musical proficiency are mandatory - Administrative duties and performance feedback included - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period, with up to four 12-month option periods - No products or part numbers are requested; only professional services - Estimated annual service quantities provided for planning and pricing

Description

Presolicitation Notice

General Information

Notice Type: Presolicitation Project Title: SLD 30 Chapel Music Services Proposed Solicitation Number: TBD Agency/ Office: Department of War/ US Air Force/ 30 CONS/ PKB Location: Lompoc, CA 93437 NAICS Code: 711130 Product Service Code (PSC): G002 Posting Date: 8/11/2026 Anticipated Solicitation Date: 8/27/2026

Description of Requirement

BACKGROUND

Vandenberg Space Force Chapel Community is a faith group supporting programs at VSFB. This community operates an energetic ministry that requires a high degree of coordination and cooperation among its staff.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide professional music direction and musical services for the respective worship communities. The primary role of the music director is to prepare and lead music that enhances the worship experience, in coordination with the designated Chaplain. The director is expected to be able to lead the service music by themselves or by recruiting, training, and leading a team of volunteer musicians and vocalists

Description of Work

Services shall be provided and invoiced in accordance with the chart below, each consisting of one standard unit of measure.

Unit of Work: Regular Service, Rehearsal/ Planning, Special/Holiday Observance

Definition & Scope: One (1) regular weekend worship service, including 30 minutes of pre-service and post-service music, One (1) weekday preparation or pre-service rehearsal session (minimum 60–90 minutes), Holy Days, funerals, memorial services, or command-directed special events outside of regular weekend services.

Standard Unit of Measure: Job

Description of CLINs

CLIN 0001: CATHOLIC MUSIC DIRECTOR

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall provide labor and management to support the responsibilities outlined below. The directorship includes, but is not limited to, leading, training, and scheduling music in collaboration with volunteer singers and instrumentalists, as available.

CLIN 0002: PROTESTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall provide labor and management to support the responsibilities outlined below. The directorship includes, but is not limited to, leading, training, and scheduling music in collaboration with volunteer singers and instrumentalists, as available.

CLIN 0003: Protest Music Director Special Services

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide professional Protestant music director and/or musician services for special services, holy days, funerals, memorial services, and command-directed events occurring outside of regular weekend services. 

CLIN 0004 Catholic Music Director Special Services

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide professional Catholic music director and/or musician services for special services, holy days, funerals, memorial services, and command-directed events occurring outside of regular weekend services.

4.0 COMPLAINCE

The Vendor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and county laws, as well as Air Force regulations governing the execution of these services.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period: 21 Sep 2026 through 21 September 2027 (12 Months). Option Period 1: 22 September2027 through 22 September 2028 (12 Months). Option Period 2: 23 September 2028 through 23 September 2029 (12 Months) Option Period 3: 24 September 2029 through 24 September 2030 (12 Months) Option Period 4: 25 September 2030 through 25 September 2031 (12 Months)

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/INFORMATION

Government property will only be furnished for the performance of each service for the duration of the service.

Regulatory Authority and Acquisition Strategy

This notice is published in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101and 12.201-1 for acquisitions at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), as supplemented by Department of War (Dow) guidance, including DFARS Deviation 2026-00003 and 2026-00028.

Please note the following:

This is a Presolicitation Notice, NOT a Request for Quotations (RFQ). A solicitation document does not currently exist and will not be posted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE / SAM.gov) or the PIEE Solicitation Module at this time.

Following the conclusion of this 15-day posting period on 28 August 2026, the Government intends to directly solicit quotations from at least three (3) selected sources capable of meeting the requirement, in accordance with RFO 12.201-l(c)(2).

The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this presolicitation notice or to pay for the information solicited herein. This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes.

Instructions for Interested Parties

Although the Government intends to directly solicit quotes from selected vendors after this notice expires, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency in determining the final list of vendors to solicit.

Interested parties wishing to demonstrate their capability to fulfill this requirement must submit the following information via email no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on 28 August 2026:

Company Name, Address, and Point of Contact (Phone & Email) CAGE Code and UEI Number Business Size Standard and Socioeconomic Status under NAICS 711130 A brief capability statement, [maximum of five (5) pages] demonstrating the ability to provide the services requested.

Submission and Contact Information:

All responses and inquiries must be submitted electronically to the primary point of contact listed below. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Primary Point of Contact: SSgt Boutros, John, Contract Specialist john.boutros@spaceforce.mil

Alternate: SSgt Baca, Jacob, Contracting Officer jacob.baca.1@spaceforce.mil

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