Catholic Administrative Pastoral Life Coordinator, USAG Bavaria - Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks

SOL #: W912PB26RA017Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

APO, AE, 09114, United States

Place of Performance

DE-BY, Germany

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

Chaplain Services (G002)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 15, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jan 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

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 is soliciting proposals for a Catholic Administrative Pastoral Life Coordinator to support the USAG Bavaria Chaplain's Religious Support Program at Tower Barracks (Grafenwoehr), Rose Barracks (Vilseck), Hohenfels, and Garmisch, Germany. This Firm Fixed-Price contract requires non-personal services for administrative support of Catholic religious activities. Proposals are due February 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive administrative support for Catholic religious services, ensuring the free exercise of religion for military personnel and their families. Key tasks include:

  • Developing and distributing monthly Catholic Community calendars, weekly bulletins, and announcements.
  • Maintaining Catholic Community registration and sacramental records.
  • Coordinating public announcements and advertisements for Catholic programs.
  • Managing inventory of religious supplies and preparing purchase paperwork.
  • Providing administrative support for Catholic Masses, Sacraments, and special events.
  • Monitoring and responding to Catholic Community communications (phone, email, social media).
  • Preparing essential documents for AMS Quarterly Clergy reports and submitting monthly invoices.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
  • Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year and four (4) one-year Option Years.
    • New Start Date: March 1, 2026
    • End Date: February 28, 2031
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted
  • NAICS Code: 813110 (Religious Organizations)
  • Proposal Due: February 17, 2026, 15:00 CET
  • Published Date: February 11, 2026 (latest update)

Evaluation Factors

Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering:

  • Technical Acceptability:
    • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in Catholic programming.
    • Written Confirmation: English proficiency (oral and written), valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance.
  • Supplier Performance Risk: Assessed via the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
  • Price: Evaluation of total CLIN prices for the base year and all options.

Special Requirements & Clarifications

  • Personnel Qualifications: Contractor personnel must be Catholic, confirmed, in good standing with the Catholic Church, and possess at least 2 years of experience in Catholic programming. Catechist certification from the Archdiocese for the Military Services is required within 180 days of contract award.
  • Compliance: Adherence to Roman Catholic Church guidelines, AMS Priests' Manual, Army Regulations (AR 165-1, AP 165-18), and Installation Chaplain Policies.
  • Travel: Travel between USAG Bavaria locations (Hohenfels, Garmisch, Grafenwoehr, Vilseck) is expected and must be factored into the FFP proposal.
  • Absences: For absences exceeding 3 days, a qualified backfill professional must be provided on-site at no additional cost.
  • Contract Type: This is a non-personal services contract; the Government will not supervise or control contractor employees.
  • Security & Training: Required training includes AT Level I, iWATCH, OPSEC, IA/IT, PII, and Child Protection. A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is mandatory.
  • Incumbents: The current contractors are Evelyn Hegendoerfer and Olga Smborski.

Submission Instructions

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the provided contact addresses. The subject line must be "Submission of proposal W912PB-26-R-A017". Attachments are limited to 10 MB and must be in PDF format and English. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

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