Catholic Pastoral Life Coordinator
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to provide Catholic Pastoral Life Coordinator services at USAG Wiesbaden, Germany. This UNRESTRICTED opportunity requires administrative and coordination support for Catholic worship activities and religious education programs, aligning with Archdiocese for Military Service (AMS) requirements. Proposals are due February 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM German time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal services to support the Garrison Religious Support Office (RSO) and Catholic Chaplain/Priest. Key tasks include:
- Administrative support for Catholic worship activities and religious education.
- Developing and providing monthly Catholic Community calendars and weekly bulletins.
- Assisting with community event coordination and publicity.
- Maintaining Catholic Community registration and sacramental records.
- Preparing facility reservation requests and organizing program materials. Services will primarily be performed at Hainerberg Chapel and Clay Kaserne Chapel.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 813110 (Chaplain Services)
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Period of Performance: One base year (12 months) plus four 12-month option years, starting February 27, 2026, and extending through February 26, 2031.
- Proposal Due Date: February 2, 2026, 11:00 AM German time.
- Published Date: January 29, 2026 (Amendment 0001).
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Capability: Based on the proposed coordinator's skills, qualifications, work experience, communication, language proficiency, and technical skills.
- Experience: Minimum of two years of recent and relevant experience managing similar contracts.
- Supplier Performance Risk: Based on the Supplier Risk Score in SPRS.
- Price: Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will sum prices for the base period and all option periods, plus one-half of the final option period's price. Quotes must be submitted via email ONLY to the addresses provided in the solicitation. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
- Proposals must include a precise plan for managing absences of key personnel.
- Candidate credentials are required with the proposal.
- The Government will use an exchange rate of $0.9303 for evaluating quotes submitted in Euros.
- An "ATTACHMENT 1: ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA" has been provided.
- The proposed Catholic Administrative Pastoral Life Coordinator must obtain Catechist certification from the Archdiocese for Military Services (AMS) within 180 days of award.
- Contractor personnel must obtain a local background check, CAC card, and complete mandatory training.