Catholic Priest Services, Seymour Johnson AFB
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 4th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources capable of providing Catholic Priest Services for the Religious Support Program at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB), Goldsboro, North Carolina. This is not a solicitation but for information and planning purposes. Responses are due by March 17, 2026, 1200 EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Catholic priest services to support the St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Community at SJAFB. Services include conducting, providing, and/or officiating Roman Catholic Mass, confessions, sacramental ministrations (e.g., weddings, baptisms), Catholic pastoral counseling, conferences, and other religious services. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines two main service categories:
- Intermittent Services: Short-term coverage when the base chaplain is unavailable, including regular/recurring services (Sunday Mass, Daily Mass, Confession), scheduled services (special masses, baptisms, weddings), and as-needed services.
- Auxiliary Services: Provided when the base chaplain is not on station, encompassing all Catholic services, administrative coordination, and emergency services (less than 48 hours' notice, subject to contractor consent).
Personnel Qualifications
Contractor personnel must be validly ordained Roman Catholic priests in good standing, endorsed by the Ecclesiastical Endorsement from the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), USA. Background checks, including an Installation Records Check (IRC) and Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI), are mandatory, especially for those working with minors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Potential Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for future services.
- Set-Aside: None specified; responses will help determine if a set-aside is appropriate.
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 1200 EDT
- Published: March 11, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will assist the Government in identifying potential sources and determining the practicability of a competitive procurement, including whether a set-aside is appropriate. This notice does not guarantee a future solicitation.
Additional Notes
Interested vendors must provide their business name, DUNS/UEI, CAGE code, small business status and certifications, point of contact information (name, phone, email), and relevant experience, qualifications, availability, and geographic reach. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. Responses should be emailed to flowers.mcdowell.1@us.af.mil and jensen.jones.2@us.af.mil.