R--Musician (Pianist)to play at Vale Chapel and Victory Chapel located at Fort Stewart, GA. The FSC is R499, the NAICS Code is 711190, and the SIC Code is 7929.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solication will be issued. Perform services of musician in accordance with the below: C-1. General. The services of a Musician fall under the Ft. Stewart/HAAF Religious Support Office Program (RSOP) as defined in the Commander’s Master Religious Program (CMRP). The mission of the RSOP is to provide military religious support activi ties that meet the religious requirements of soldiers, families, and authorized civilians. Religious Support includes religious services rites, sacraments, and ordinances; pastoral care/counseling; religious education; family life ministry and clinical pa storal education. The primary goal of the RSOP is to insure the free exercise of religion. This is a statutory requirement under USC Title 10. Worship Services are a Statutory (Title 10) Essential Element of Religion. As a nonpersonal services contract or, the Musician is not a member of the Chapel Staff. The Musician is to provide appropriate musical support during the designated worship service. The purpose of the Musician is to provide instrumental music to assist the congregation in worship. The authority for contracting Musicians is outlined in AR 16 5-1, paragraph 5.1. The purpose for contracting Musicians is to support the Chaplaincy's ministry by providing professional, technical assistance to bring quality worship services to the soldiers and their families who are worshipping together. C-2. Contract Line Numbers (CLINs) Defined - The Contractor shall provide the following specific services: a. Contract Line Number (CLIN) 0001 - Provide Worship Service/Ceremony Support: Play the piano/organ for the designated Worship Service or Ceremony including: accompany singing of hymns, choruses, and spiritual songs; perform preludes; postlude; offer tory; and background for meditation and prayers; that enhances the atmosphere of worship for the particular congregation. Play prelude 15 minutes prior to designated Worship Service/Ceremony start time, and postlude of at least 5 minutes at the conclusion of the Worship Service/Ceremony. b. CLIN 0002 – Provide Ceremonial/Holiday/Funeral Special Worship Service as required. c. CLIN 0003 - Accompany Choir Rehearsal: Play the piano/organ as accompaniment for choir and/or worship team rehearsals. C-3. The Contractor must accomplish the following implied tasks and activities to effectively provide the instrumental music services noted above. a. Communicate with the chaplains, song/worship leaders, and other musicians conducting the service to ensure a coordinated service of worship for the congregation. Plan and coordinate all musical selections with the Chaplain/Pastor of the congregation or his/her designated representative to select music in keeping with the theme of the worship service/ceremony. b. Select and play piano/organ for preludes, postlude, offertory, and background for meditation and prayers that enhances the atmosphere of worship for the particular congregation. c. Coordinate with the worship leader and adjust tempo, and style of accompaniment to enhance the congregation's ability to participate in worship through the singing of hymns, choruses, and spiritual songs. d. Provide music selections to the Chaplain/Pastor in time to be published in the bulletin for the service. e. Notify the Chaplain/Pastor concerning any maintenance problems or requests concerning the instrument(s) of the chapel facility. f. Submit invoices for the previous month's contract services to the Chaplain/Pastor for verification No Later Than (NLT) the 10th working day of the next month.