Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE)
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 Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) – Regional Contracting Office (RCO) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) services at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI), Japan. This effort aims to provide comprehensive Catholic Religious Education for Roman Catholic personnel. Responses are due February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated services include coordinating and administering Catholic Religious Education training in accordance with AMS guidance, organizing weekly religious education (CCD) for children, and supporting programs like the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) and Adult Faith Formation. Key responsibilities also involve coordinating sacramental preparations (Catechism, Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage Preparation), planning two pilgrimages and one family retreat per year, and conducting Stations of the Cross. The contractor will recruit, train, and supervise adult volunteers, manage resources and budgets, plan events, coordinate registration, order supplies, submit reports, advertise events, attend meetings, communicate with the AMS office, and maintain records. Performance standards require 100% accuracy and completion for most tasks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Anticipated contract type: Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Duration: Anticipated one-year base period (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027) with two one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation
This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning purposes only. The Government will use responses to determine the availability of commercial sources capable of performing the required services under NAICS code 813110 – Religious Organizations, and to support acquisition planning and potential solicitation development.
Additional Notes
Interested vendors must submit a written Statement of Capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and not appear on the Excluded Parties List. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract award will be made as a result of responses. A solicitation, if issued, is anticipated no earlier than one month after market research completion. Submissions should be sent via email to sakuta.hiroshi.ja@usmc.mil and daniel.nachlas@usmc.mil.