Catholic Clergy Service
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 has issued a Presolicitation for Catholic Clergy Services to support William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) in Fort Bliss, TX. This notice is a synopsis only, with a formal Request for Quote (RFQ) W81K0026QA063 forthcoming. The requirement is for a contractor to provide religious, spiritual, and pastoral care to Catholic staff, patients, and family members.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive Catholic pastoral care, including ward visits, worship services, and Catholic Sacraments. Services address the spiritual component of health and wellness, integrating fully into patient care settings. This includes providing Elements of Religious Services (EERS), such as Mass and Sacramental Rites, for assigned Soldiers, DA approved Civilians, and Family members. The contractor must also be available for on-call services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for a forthcoming RFQ)
- Duration: Base period (March 25, 2026 - September 30, 2026) plus four (4) one-year option periods, extending through September 30, 2030.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Synopsis Response Due: February 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 11, 2026.
- Place of Performance: William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX, with potential assignments within a 40-mile radius.
Key Requirements & Performance Standards
The contractor is responsible for Quality Control (QC) and must implement an effective QC system to prevent and address defective services. Performance will be monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) with Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for overall fill rate, on-time fill percentage, turnover rate, and replenish rate, among others.
Qualifications:
- Master of Divinity or equivalent.
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
- Certification (e.g., National Association of Catholic Chaplains).
- Minimum 3 years of hospital ministry experience, inter-faith experience, and Spanish language proficiency.
Special Requirements:
- Specific duty, weekend, monthly, and on-call/call-back hours.
- May be required to work federal holidays.
- Subject to background checks (including child background investigation) and fingerprinting.
- Must meet health requirements (immunizations, TB screening).
- Adherence to conduct standards, professional appearance, confidentiality (HIPAA, Privacy Act), and completion of agency-specified training.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this presolicitation, contact Joseph Flores at joseph.a.flores.civ@health.mil.