RC Director of Music and Organist Pianist Services

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Background The contract is issued by the Weapons and Field Training Battalion (MCRD) to secure Roman Catholic Director of Music and Organist/Pianist Services. The mission is to support the Command Religious Program (CRP) at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) located at Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, California. The goal of the contract is to provide essential music for Roman Catholic worship services, including Sunday services, special holy days, and military funerals for Roman Catholic personnel. Work Details The contractor will perform the following tasks: 1. Lead congregational singing and provide piano/organ accompaniment for Sunday morning services at the WFTBN Chapel. 2. Lead music for 7 special religious observances throughout the year: Feast of Mary (January 1), Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Feast of the Assumption (August 15), Feast of All Saints (November 1), Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8). 3. Provide music for 2 funeral sessions as requested by the Command Chaplain. 4. Identify and provide a single qualified substitute for approval by the Command Chaplain within one week of contract award to cover absences. 5. Submit a list of congregational songs for inclusion in worship bulletins by Thursday afternoon each week. 6. Notify the Command Chaplain of any maintenance issues with musical equipment. 7. Schedule quarterly meetings with the Command Chaplain to assess music program needs. Period of Performance The period of performance is from June 7, 2026, to June 6, 2027, with four potential option years. Place of Performance The work will be performed at the WFTBN MCRD Edson Range Chapel located at 148-198 Phillips St., Camp Pendleton, CA 92055. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet the following requirements: Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA); must have experience leading church choirs and performing in a Roman Catholic worship context; must be able to read music and direct musicians in four-part scores; must provide musical accompaniment appropriate to Roman Catholic Liturgy. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The prior contract M0068121P0063 for “Director of Music Religious Services” (06/07/21–06/06/26) lists Music Ministry International as the awardee and appears to be a confirmed incumbent for the same type of Roman Catholic Director of Music and organist/pianist support at MCRD. The current requirement similarly calls for leading congregational singing with piano/organ accompaniment, providing music for Roman Catholic holy days and military funerals, and coordinating with the Command Chaplain/CRMP, which suggests the new effort is a continuation of the established music services program.