Contemporary Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

This tender seeks a music director/musician for the Protestant service at Robins AFB. The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years of college in music or equivalent experience, proficiency in playing piano and/or acoustic guitar, singing ability, and experience leading choirs and praise teams. Responsibilities include rehearsals, services, special services, coordinating with the chaplain, and maintaining a professional environment. A background check is mandatory, and the contractor must comply with all safety and health regulations. The period of performance is from May 31, 2025, to May 30, 2026. The contractor is responsible for filing taxes, obtaining licenses, and complying with host nation laws. The government reserves the right to inspect the contractor's performance and files/records.

Approval is requested for a sole-source award to Fatiha Zemmouri for a work of art (160 x 147 cm) for the new US Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco. The artwork is site-specific and chosen by the Office of Art in Embassies curatorial committee for its cultural relevance and artistic criteria. The estimated value is $33,000. The justification cites FAR ****, emphasizing the unique nature of the artwork and the artist's qualifications. The contracting officer has determined the price to be fair and reasonable.

The NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking proposals for architectural and engineering design services for the renovation and addition to the West New Brighton Public Library. The deadline for submission of proposals is June 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Respondents must submit a proposal via electronic upload, including an M/WBE participation proposal. An optional informational session will be held virtually on May 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by May 20, 2025, at 5 PM. Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are available in the RFP, which was released on April 28, 2025. The preferred method for uploading is the Chrome browser. The project has minority and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) participation goals. Information about NYCEDC's M/WBE program and certified companies is available online.

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a non-personnel services contract to provide initial entry/trainee musician services at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in support of worship activities. The contract is for a 5-year base period plus 4 option years. The government will provide certain items (musical instruments, sound equipment, piano, etc. ) and access to chapel spaces. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform musician services. Key personnel qualifications, security requirements (including background checks), quality control plan, and invoice submission procedures are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Questions are due by April 30, 2025, and answers will be posted by May 7, 2025.