Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE)

SOL #: M67400-26-RFI-0004Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
COMMANDING OFFICER
FPO, AP, 96371-9001, United States

Place of Performance

Iwakuni, JP-35, Japan

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

Other Social Services (G099)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 30, 2026
2
Last Updated
Feb 2, 2026
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Response Deadline
Feb 9, 2026, 6:00 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 Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) – Regional Contracting Office (RCO) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) services at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI), Japan. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather information to support acquisition planning for an anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Responses are due by February 9, 2026.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for coordinating and administering comprehensive Catholic Religious Education services for Roman Catholic personnel and their families aboard MCASI. Key responsibilities include:

  • Organizing and overseeing weekly religious education (CCD), Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), and Adult Faith Formation programs.
  • Coordinating and supporting sacramental preparations and events (e.g., Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage Preparation).
  • Planning and coordinating two pilgrimages and one family retreat annually.
  • Conducting Stations of the Cross during the Easter Season.
  • Recruiting, training, and supervising adult volunteers (catechists).
  • Managing program administration, including forecasting resources, planning events, coordinating registration, maintaining records, and submitting reports.
  • Promoting religious education activities and events.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Anticipated FFP contract)
  • NAICS: 813110 – Religious Organizations
  • Period of Performance: Anticipated one-year base period (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) with two one-year option periods, extending through February 28, 2029.
  • Response Due: February 9, 2026, by 6:00 AM JST.
  • Published: February 2, 2026.

Submission Requirements

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 may also provide comments or suggested revisions to the Draft PWS. Responses must include:

  • Point of Contact (name, phone, email).
  • Unique Entity ID (UEI).
  • Contractor address.
  • Business size under NAICS 813110.
  • Intent to subcontract, if applicable.

Eligibility & Special Requirements

Respondents must:

  • Be able to meet all requirements in the Draft PWS.
  • Have an active and current SAM registration.
  • Not appear on the Excluded Parties List. Contractor personnel will require background checks, one year of relevant experience, a High School diploma/GED, and proficient English communication skills. Travel costs are not reimbursable.

Additional Notes

This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No contract award will result from responses to this notice. 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.

People

Points of Contact

Hiroshi SakutaPRIMARY
SSgt Daniel NachlasSECONDARY

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