Catholic Priest Services- FMC Devens

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure the services of a professional, ordained Roman Catholic Priest to perform religious services for inmates at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens and its satellite camp in Ayer, Massachusetts.

• Conduct weekly Sunday Catholic Mass at both FMC Devens and the satellite camp.

• Hear confessions from Catholic inmates.

• Conduct Catholic Mass on Special Holy Days of Obligation.

• Services are expected to be on a mutually agreeable basis each month, with a total of two hours of Mass per week (one hour at each location).

• The contractor is expected to provide coverage for absences, with the possibility of making up missed time up to 30 hours per week.

• General topics for services include Articles of Faith, Sacraments, Christian Living, and Catholic Social Teachings, among others.

• The contractor must ensure inmates involved in services abide by all rules for their safety and well-being.

• Any violations of institution rules by inmates must be reported to the COR or designee.

• Services will be performed at the Federal Medical Center, 42 Patton Road, Devens, Massachusetts, 01432, and the satellite camp located .5 miles from the institution.

• Education and Experience: Minimum Baccalaureate Degree in religious studies, ordination certification, and at least three years of documented experience as a minister. Experience in a correctional setting is preferred.

• Supplies and Equipment: Contractor may provide supplies/equipment if approved by the FAC-COR.

• Attire: Professional clothing appropriate for a correctional environment.

• Inmate Management: Contract employee will have unsupervised contact with inmates but is not responsible for inmate management beyond the scope of work. Must attend Institution Familiarization Orientation. May be removed from the institution at the discretion of the CEO.

• Institution Security: Must adhere to all institution regulations for safety, custody, and conduct. Will require a badge and sign-in/out procedures. Must undergo a complete background investigation (including NCIC check, fingerprinting, law enforcement agency checks, employment verification, etc.) and recurring investigations every five years. Must attend a four-hour institution orientation course and annual refresher training. Costs for staff training are the contractor's responsibility.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition of Roman Catholic Priest services for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens, located at 42 Patton Road, Ayer, MA 01432. The services are to be performed at FMC Devens and its satellite camp.

• Perform Catholic services for the Religious Services Department at FMC Devens and its satellite camp.

• Conduct Sunday Catholic Mass on a weekly basis.

• Hear confessions from Catholic inmates.

• Conduct Catholic Mass on Special Holy Days of Obligation.

• Services include one hour Mass at FPC and one hour Mass at FMC each week, totaling two hours per week.

• Contractor must possess a Baccalaureate Degree in religious studies, an ordination certification, and a minimum of three years of documented experience as a minister. Experience in a correctional setting is preferred.

• Contractor must wear professional clothing appropriate for a correctional environment.

• Contractor personnel will have frequent and unsupervised contact with inmates and must attend an Institution Familiarization Orientation program.

• Contractor personnel must adhere to all institution rules and regulations for safety, custody, and conduct.

• Contractor must operate a system of records as identified for medical treatment documentation and adhere to the Privacy Act of 1974.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but the schedule indicates "Firm Fixed Price" and includes a "Base Period" and "Unexercised Options" (Options 1-4).

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

• Offer Due Date: 02/17/2026, 10:00 ET.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-2 (Evaluation), and 52.212-4 (Terms and Conditions).

• Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages, but the solicitation includes provisions related to Buy American Certificates and Tax on Foreign Procurements.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The document includes extensive clauses related to personnel security requirements, including background investigations (Public Trust Investigation, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4), citizenship and residency requirements, and data privacy. This includes requirements for PIV cards, building access badges, and adherence to DOJ security protocols.

• The document also addresses continuing contract performance during a pandemic or other national emergency.

• An updated Statement of Work is listed as an attachment.