This RFI is for market research purposes only. Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement.

The 30th Contracting Squadron is seeking commercial sources with the technical expertise to fill the position of Catholic Worship Musician for the Base Chapel on Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), California.

General Description of Services:
The Contractor shall furnish all parts, labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision necessary for the position of Catholic Worship Musician at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), California, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS

Period of Performance:
It is anticipated that the contract performance period will run for one year from 30 September 2015 through 29 September 2016.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes anticipated are 711130, "Musical Groups and Artists". The applicable Small Business size standard is $11 million. In accordance with FAR 19.502-2(a), Total Small Business Set-Asides, the Government anticipates this acquisition will be set-aside for small business concerns and that the acquisition will be conducted under FAR 6.2, Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources.

Interested parties are requested to address the questions in the Market Research Questionnaire. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is posted with this notice and interested parties are encouraged to submit industry comments and/or suggested changes to the PWS. Respondents are also encouraged to submit information regarding commercial practices that the Government should consider implementing for this acquisition.

As noted in the Market Research Questionnaire, the Government requests interested parties submit a brief description of capabilities, anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming arrangements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. All information received in response to this announcement that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Responses will not be returned. Please limit your response to no more than five (5) pages inclusive of the Market Research Questionnaire.

Please email responses with a subject heading of "Catholic Worship Musician" Contractor Name" to the attention of Darla Mills at email address: [email protected]. Please note that telephone calls and faxed responses will not be accepted. Please also note that all potential offerors interested in doing business with the Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.