| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Due: | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | FA4610123456 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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Presolicitation Notice
General Information
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
5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
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:
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
| Aug 20, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] Chapel Music Services |

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