Catholic Priest Services - Sources Sought
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Chaplain's Office at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Roman Catholic Priests to provide religious services. This is for market research purposes only to determine potential sources and appropriate set-aside strategies for a future solicitation. Responses are due by February 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Roman Catholic Priest to provide religious services aboard MCB Camp Lejeune.
Key Requirements & Eligibility
- Endorsement: Interested vendors (Roman Catholic Priests) must obtain a letter of endorsement from the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA, prior to any contract award. The Archdiocese will not endorse third parties or staffing agencies.
- NAICS: 813110, Religious Organizations, with a size standard of $13.0 million.
- Place of Performance: Camp Lejeune, NC.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors should provide:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- CAGE Code (must be registered in SAM.gov).
- Business size under NAICS 813110, including any small business certifications (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, SDB, Small Business).
- Information on GSA/FSS contract availability and schedule number, if applicable.
- Details of any prior government contracts for similar services (agency names, POCs, contract numbers).
- Any other supporting documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Information Only)
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. ET
- Published: January 26, 2026
- Submission Method: Email responses to
Leonard.A.Polous.civ@usmc.mil.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future contract. The government will not pay for information submitted and responses will not be returned. The government is assessing whether a set-aside is appropriate for any future solicitation, with NAICS 813110 (Religious Organizations, $13.0M size standard) being applicable.