Catholic Administrative Religious Education Coordinator

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W9124L26QA006 includes Attachment 3, titled "QUESTIONS ANSWERS 01_W9124L26QA006 Religious Coordinator." This attachment provides answers to contractor questions.

• The document incorporates "Attachment 3 QUESTIONS ANSWERS 01_W9124L26QA006 Religious Coordinator" by reference.
• The "List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments" has been updated to include this new attachment.
• The page count for "Attachment 3 QUESTIONS ANSWERS 01_W9124L26QA006 Religious Coordinator" is now 2 pages.

All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment does not appear to alter proposal deadlines or submission requirements, but bidders should review the included Q&A for any clarifications that may impact their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W9124L26QA0060001) is for Catholic Administrative Religious Education Coordinator services at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The contractor will provide support to the Religious Support Office (RSO), Chaplains, and Religious Affairs Specialist for the Department of the Army. Services include assisting the Catholic Chaplain and Priest in conducting religious education services in accordance with Roman Catholic Church guidelines, Archdiocese for the Military Services policies, Army Regulation 165-1, and Installation Chaplain Policies.

• Support for Catholic religious education services.

• Services to be performed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

• Adherence to specific religious and military policies.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year from 23 Feb 2026 to 22 Feb 2027, with options to extend up to 22 Feb 2031.

• NAICS Code: 813110 (Religious Organizations).

• Size Standard: USD 13,000,000.00.

• Solicitation Issue Date: 30 JAN 2026.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 13 FEB 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Questions/Clarifications Due: 5 FEBRUARY 2026 at 12:00 PM CST (email only).

• Quotes must be submitted as Adobe Acrobat PDF attachments via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officers.

• Evaluation will be based on the best value to the Government considering price.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial items, contract terms and conditions, and various statutory requirements.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is referenced for detailed requirements.

• Applicable Wage Determination: 2015-5313 Revision #28, dated 12/03/2025.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding the "Catholic Administrative Religious Education Coordinator" opportunity posted on SAM.gov.

• Incumbent: There is currently no incumbent. The previous award was to Amber Carter (Contract W9124L22P0005, POP July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025).
• Workdays/Time: Refer to PWS sections 1.5.3 (Recognized Holidays) and 1.5.4 (Government Hours of Operation). Work is generally not performed on U.S. federal holidays unless requested by the Contracting Officer. Government business hours are 0700-1700 Monday-Friday, but Religious Support Office programming may occur outside these hours based on the approved Calendar of Events.
• Solicitation Instructions: Instructions are provided in the "Solicitation Addendum to 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors." Quotes should include RFQ Documents/Price. Electronic quotes are accepted via email, with attachments under 25MB. Manual or digital signatures are acceptable. Specific blocks (17a, 30a, 30b, 30c) on SF 1149 need to be filled, along with applicable provisions/clauses and amendments.
• Resume Requirement: A resume is NOT required for proposal submission, as per the Solicitation Addendum to 52.212-1.
• Role Status: The role is currently not filled and the requirement is to award a new contract for a new coordinator.

This Q&A document clarifies submission requirements, work hours, and the status of the role, directly impacting how bidders should prepare and submit their proposals. It confirms that specific instructions are provided in an addendum and that a resume is not required.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To support and facilitate comprehensive Catholic religious education programs at Fort Sill Installation, ensuring the free exercise of religious preference for Soldiers, Families, and authorized civilians, in accordance with Roman Catholic Church guidelines, Archdiocese for the Military Services policies, and Army regulations.

• Provide Catholic Administrative Religious Education Coordinator services to the Fort Sill Installation Religious Support Office (RSO).

• Assist the Catholic Chaplain and Priest in conducting religious education services.

• Become knowledgeable of the Religious Education (RE) Program through review of SOPs, schedules, and Concepts of Operations.

• Attend required meetings to gather program information.

• Prepare and provide a monthly calendar of RE events, including special seasonal events.

• Prepare and track documents such as facility reservation request forms, RE flyers, and attendance reports.

• Assist in the preparation, copying, distribution, and resetting of spaces for RE program materials.

• Prepare facility reservation requests and publicity flyers for RE programs.

• Collect and prepare sacramental records for the AMS portal.

• Contractor personnel must meet qualification standards, including successful completion of Tier 1 with SCHR background checks for those working with children under 18.

• Deliverables must be submitted timely.

• Performance will be documented in monthly COR reports, with unsatisfactory performance requiring reperformance at no additional cost to the Government.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (23 Feb 2026 – 22 Feb 2027) through Option Year Four (23 Feb 2030 – 22 Feb 2031).

• Place of Performance: Fort Sill at Greierson Hill Chapel.

• Contractor personnel must obtain Catechist certification from the Archdiocese for the Military Services within 90 days of award.

• Experience in military Catholic religious support programs is preferred.

• Personnel must possess strong oral and written communication skills, English comprehension, and computer proficiency (Windows, Microsoft Office).

• Personnel must work professionally in a pluralistic environment and exhibit respectful conduct.

• Required training includes Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC, iWATCH, Cyber Awareness, Information Assurance, PII, and Child Protection training.

• Background checks (Tier 1 with SCHR) are required for personnel working with children under 18.

• Contractor must comply with installation access and security policies, including obtaining Common Access Cards (CAC) or other required passes.

• Contractor shall safeguard Government equipment and property.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, identified by Solicitation Number W9124L26QA006, is for the procurement of Catholic Administrative Religious Education Coordinator services. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The core requirement is to provide support to the Religious Support Office (RSO), Chaplains, and Religious Affairs Specialist for the Department of the Army (DA).

• Specific services are detailed across multiple line items (0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001), each representing a "Catholic Religious Ed. Coordinator" role, potentially for different years or phases of support.

• Detailed requirements are expected to be found in the referenced Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.

• The solicitation issue date is January 30, 2026.

• The offer due date is February 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

• The contract period is from February 23, 2026, to February 22, 2027, with options to extend services up to February 22, 2031.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 813110, with a size standard of $13,000,000.00.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically as Adobe Acrobat PDF attachments to the specified email addresses for the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officers.

• The subject line of the email must include "Quote Submission" and the Solicitation number.

• Evaluation will be based on price, with the award going to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government considering price, following best value procedures.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• Various FAR clauses related to small business concerns, subcontracting limitations, and set-asides are incorporated.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering areas such as contract terms, payment instructions, labor standards, and representations and certifications.

• Attachment 1 is the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Attachment 2 is the Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act, specifically Revision 28 of Wage Determination No. 2015-5313, dated December 3, 2025. It lists occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for service contracts in the Oklahoma Counties of Comanche and Cotton.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative support and clerical to technical and transportation occupations.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658, detailing paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.
• Outlines general benefits applicable to all listed occupations, including health and welfare, vacation, and paid holidays.
• Provides specific details on footnotes for certain occupations, such as computer employees and air traffic controllers, including night pay and Sunday pay.
• Details hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowance requirements.
• Explains the conformance process for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to service employees working under a contract covered by this determination. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these requirements to be compliant and competitive. It directly impacts the cost proposal and labor planning for any opportunity requiring services in the specified geographic area and falling under the Service Contract Act.