CATHOLIC ADMINISTRATIVE PASTORAL LIFE COORDINATOR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, MICC-FT RUCKER, is soliciting proposals for a Catholic Administrative Pastoral Life Coordinator at Fort Rucker, AL. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks to provide non-personal services supporting the Garrison Religious Support Office and Catholic Chaplain/Priest. Proposals are due January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide a Catholic Administrative Pastoral Life Coordinator to assist the Catholic Chaplain and Priest. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with religious services in accordance with Roman Catholic Church guidelines and Army regulations.
- Developing and providing a monthly Catholic Community calendar and weekly bulletins.
- Assisting with community event coordination and publicity.
- Maintaining Catholic Community registration and supporting sacramental records.
- Preparing liturgical books and Eucharistic elements for Mass services.
- Collecting and preparing sacramental records in the AMS portal and providing documents for AMS Quarterly Clergy reports.
- Reporting attendance for Catholic Community events. Personnel must obtain Catechist certification within 90 days of award and be proficient in oral/written English, Windows-based operating systems, and Microsoft Office. Background checks (Tier 1 with SCHR) are required for personnel working with children.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: A base year and four option years, with a potential six-month extension of services. The period of performance is from February 2, 2026, to February 1, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code: 813110, Size Standard: $13,000,000).
- Proposal Due: January 26, 2026, 06:00 AM CST.
- Published: January 12, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Fort Rucker, AL.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotes will be evaluated on two factors: Technical Capability and Price.
- Technical Proposal (Volume I): Evaluated on a pass/fail basis for acceptability, covering Staffing (qualifications, backfill), Program Management (management plan, communication), and Quality Control (plan, metrics, inspection, correction).
- Price Proposal (Volume III): Evaluated for fairness, reasonableness, and balance. Bidders must use the provided pricing schedule (Attachment 3) to detail costs for the base year and all four option years. Proposals must be complete, address all evaluation areas, and be submitted digitally via e-mail to the specified points of contact.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses. Contractors must identify a Primary and Alternate Point of Contact. Personnel are subject to installation access, local security policies, personal identity verification, and required training including Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC, iWATCH, Information Assurance (IA), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and Child Protection Training.