Director of Catholic Music Ministries - Dover AFB

1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, and transportation to provide non-personal service in support of the Dover Air Force Base Chapel for all Sunday Catholic Mass services Director of Catholic Music Ministries contract. The contractor is responsible to provide one music director and one music accompanist for one two Catholic Mass. The Chapel will provide the contractor with all musical materials and facilities necessary to perform their duties. The program is multi- faceted and requires a high degree of coordination and cooperation with military and civilian activities and authorities. The contractor must demonstrate an understanding of the religiously pluralistic and sensitive arena of numerous faith groups and denominational traditions. The contractor accomplishes the terms of the contract in compliance with the mission requirements and standards set forth and defined by the PWS. Activities and behavior to the contrary are viewed as grounds for contract termination. 2 PURPOSE: The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to cover faith specific duties related to the Director of Catholic Music Ministries contract. 3 WORK HOURS: 3.1 Director of Catholic Music: The position will require 1 Catholic rehearsal per week and 2 Catholic Mass performances performance per week. The length of the Catholic Mass rehearsal shall be a minimum of one (1) hour. The length of the Catholic performance shall be a minimum of one (1) hour. The contractor shall also arrive at least 30 minutes (0.5 hours) prior to the worship service start time for set up, and is allotted 30 minutes (0.5 hours) for tear down. This position is also required to attend one (1) weekly meeting. The length of this meeting shall be a maximum of 30 minutes (0.5 hours) contractor shall also arrive at least 30 minutes (0.5 hours) prior to the worship service start time for set up. This PWS covers 1 weekly Catholic rehearsal, 2 weekly Catholic Mass performances, set up, tear down, and a weekly meeting for a total of 4.5 weekly hours. for fifty-two (52) weeks per annum. This PWS also covers 1 Quarterly Performance Meeting. The length of this meeting shall be a maximum of one (1) hour per quarter (for a total of 4 hours annually). Additionally, this PWS covers seventy-eight (78) anticipated hours annually for special services, meetings, and training, for a maximum of 316 hours annually. 3.2 Changes to the core hours must be coordinated through the Lead Catholic Priest and contracting officer and accomplished via a modification prior to any changes taking place. Hours worked each week will be submitted through iRAPT/WAWF for payment monthly. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Director of Catholic Music Ministries Dover AFB, DE -- 1 of 13 -- 4 QUALIFICATIONS: The contractor shall: 4.1 Provide resumes for the Music Director and Musician demonstrating a minimum of two years of experience leading music in a congregational worship setting. 4.2 Demonstrate proficiency in playing the piano, with the ability to sight-read music appropriate for traditional and contemporary worship. 4.3 Provide documentation (a letter of good standing is required) from their current pastor or church leadership verifying they are an active, practicing Catholic familiar with the Mass. 5 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The contractor shall: 5.1 Submit to Criminal History Background Check and Installation Records Check (IRC)* as described in DoDI 1402.05. Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services. Found on the Executive Services Directorate. The contractor will acquire all guidance required to complete the background check and/or IRC from the chapel administrative office upon contract award date. Upon favorable completion of IRC, contractors may provide services under line-of-sight supervision until the background check is completed (if required). If the contractor has received a background check from another military installation, proof of the check must be provided or obtain a new one. The contractor has the right to obtain a copy of the background check report and must contact the chapel administrative office to obtain it. If the IRC or background check comes back with unfavorable results, the contractor has the right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information in the report. Final decision on whether to continue contract or use unfavorable result as a basis for termination of contract lies with Wing Chaplain in coordination with Contracting Officer. *This paragraph applies to contractors working with youth below 18 years of age unsupervised or contractors that manage volunteers that work with youth below 18 years of age unsupervised. 5.2 Ensure that all permanent volunteers working with youth below 18 years of age without line-of-sight supervision receive a background check and an IRC as described in above paragraph. Ensure that volunteers under line-of-sight supervision complete an IRC. 5.3 Work in close coordination with the lead Catholic Priest over the Mass services, acknowledging that the Wing Chaplain maintains ultimate oversight and direction of all Chapel programs and services. 5.4 Attend Catholic worship services, and any special worship services or programs as coordinated with the lead Catholic Priest. 5.5 The contractor shall be available to meet with the Wing Chaplain, or the lead Catholic Priest, to discuss performance, scheduling, or other contract-related matters. These meetings will be scheduled on an as-needed basis, with a frequency not to exceed one meeting per quarter. The scheduling of any such -- 2 of 13 -- meeting will be coordinated with the contractor to find a mutually agreeable time. 5.6 Maintain good rapport and work constructively with the Chaplain, service members, volunteers, and the Parish Advisory Council (PAC). Resolve all conflicts at the lowest possible level starting with the Contracting Officer or their designee. …