ROMAN CATHOLIC MUSIC DIRECTOR SERVICES
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy is seeking Roman Catholic Music Director Services for operations at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads. This is a requirements contract for religious music direction, a specialized professional services procurement that supports the Navy's chaplaincy program and religious ministry teams.
NAICS 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists) covers this type of work, though the actual scope involves liturgical music leadership rather than secular performance. A Roman Catholic Music Director typically coordinates sacred music for Catholic Masses, sacramental celebrations, and religious observances on military installations. Responsibilities in this field generally include selecting appropriate liturgical music, directing choirs or cantors, playing liturgical instruments (commonly organ or piano), and ensuring compliance with Roman Catholic liturgical norms.
The Navy's chaplaincy program is broadly mandated to provide for the free exercise of religion for all service members. Catholic liturgical music directors must ordinarily be practicing Catholics in good standing, with appropriate ecclesiastical approval or endorsement, see the solicitation for specific credentialing requirements.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Naval Support Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, NAVSUP FLC Norfolk |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0018927QW0120001 |
| NAICS | 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time |
| Place of performance | Virginia Beach, VA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under the total small business set-aside. To qualify, your business must meet SBA size standards for NAICS 711130—generally based on average annual receipts over the past five years, see the solicitation for the precise threshold.
Given the specialized religious nature of this requirement, bidders should expect to demonstrate:
- Religious credentials: Ordinarily, practicing Roman Catholic affiliation with appropriate ecclesiastical documentation
- Musical qualifications: Formal training in music direction, liturgical music, or sacred music performance
- Security eligibility: Ability to obtain base access credentials for Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads
Small businesses may bid as prime contractors; subcontracting opportunities are limited due to the highly specialized, personal-services nature of the work.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify size status early. Confirm your business meets the SBA size standard for NAICS 711130 through the Dynamic Small Business Search or SBA Size Standards Tool before investing bid resources.
Document religious and musical qualifications meticulously. Competitive bidders should prepare comprehensive evidence of: Catholic sacramental status (if required), diocesan or military archdiocese endorsement letters, music degrees or conservatory training, prior liturgical music direction experience, and repertoire knowledge across the liturgical year (Advent through Ordinary Time).
Address the organizational relationship. Clarify whether you bid as an individual sole proprietor, LLC, or entity—professional services contracts for religious ministry often have unique contracting structures.
Understand the requirements contract mechanism. Unlike fixed-scope contracts, requirements contracts obligate the government to order and the contractor to furnish supplies or services as needed during the contract period. Pricing should account for variability in service frequency.
Review wage and labor provisions. Service Contract Act applicability and any Davis-Bacon Act requirements for the Virginia Beach area should be confirmed, see the solicitation.
Obtain SAM registration. Active registration in SAM.gov is mandatory, with valid past performance and financial responsibility representations.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0018927QW0120001. The notice was posted October 30, 2026, with responses due November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time—an expedited turnaround requiring immediate action. Review all qualification requirements, Terms and Conditions, and any attached appendices for ecclesiastical endorsement specifications before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →