G099--St. Cloud Minnesota VAMC Chapel Organist Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Sources Sought Notice

This is a sources sought/proof of capability solicitation looking for Veteran Owned Small Business vendors to perform the services per the Statement Of Work (SOW) for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement. If you are a vendor that can complete the work described in the SOW with competitive pricing, please send your information with a description of proof of capability to: Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov on or before February 28th, 2022. *VAAR Provision, 852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Business.* Statement of Work SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE MUSICIAN Description of Work: Contractor shall provide musical accompaniment to the Sunday Worship Services at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System (VA HCS), Chapel, 4801Veterans Drive, St. Cloud MN 56303. Service shall include one Roman Catholic Mass and one Protestant Service, may include other occasions in support of the music ministry of the Chapel. Times for Sunday Worship Services are 9:00 am Protestant Worship Service and 10:30 am Roman Catholic Mass. Times for support in other occasions will be determined as needed. Qualification Requirements: Musicians shall be proficient in the following areas: Proficiency in at least one accompanying instrument, i.e., piano or organ. Knowledge of keyboard technique, service playing requirements. Must be able to play an array of religious music for Roman Catholic Mass and Protestant Services. Must be flexible and adapt to various Chaplains of different denominations along with their expectations and take directions when playing. Understanding of acoustics especially to the space in which the parish worships. Basic knowledge of harmony. Proficiency to sight read music and sings a variety of arrangements and improvises as needed. Practice and remain proficient in musical skills. Administration Requirements: Chaplains, Chaplain Supervisory Education Students, Chaplain Residents and Summer Interns to provide hymns for Protestant Services the Wednesday prior to Sunday Worship through the use of email. Chaplain Roman Catholic Priests to provide hymns for Roman Catholic Mass through the use of email. Location of Work: St. Cloud VA HCS Chapel 4801 Veterans Drive St. Cloud MN 56303 320-255-6386 Period of Performance: The period of performance will be for the PERIOD OF April 1, 2022 THROUGH March 31, 2023. Four option years as follows: Option Year 1: April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 Option Year 2: April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 Option Year 3: April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 Option Year 4: April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 Deliverable Schedule: Pianist/organist provide music accompaniment for Sunday Worships Services and other occasions as needed for Veterans and families.