Catholic Religious Education

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document, Amendment 01, provides supplemental information in the form of Questions and Answers for Solicitation FA460826QS003, Catholic Religious Education Coordinator.

• Incumbent Contractor: There is an incumbent contract in place that is expiring. The contract number is FA460821P0010.
• Working Hours: While preferred working hours are mentioned, the majority of hours should be scheduled during weekdays. Consideration must be given to a youth religious education program held on Sundays. The schedule must also accommodate mandatory work meetings.

This amendment clarifies details regarding the incumbent contractor and provides specific guidance on working hours, which may affect how bidders plan their proposals and operations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To serve as the Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator for the Barksdale AFB Catholic Parish, managing and facilitating all Catholic religious education programs.

• Develop and implement a yearly continuing RE program for all parishioners (preschool through adults).

• Develop an annual fiscal year budget for religious education programs, including materials, supplies, and activities.

• Select materials and manage fund requests for RE items, adhering to accounting procedures.

• Plan and coordinate registration, recruit teachers (including substitutes), and train volunteers for CCD programs.

• Coordinate digital outreach and youth/young adult ministry outreach events.

• Maintain office hours and be available to volunteers/workers.

• Work a minimum of eighteen hours per week.

• Prepare religious education publicity for digital outreach and chapel bulletins.

• Recruit and train teachers and volunteers for an ecumenical Vacation Bible School (VBS).

• Ensure new students are contacted and welcomed, and maintain participant information.

• Ensure Installation Record Checks (IRC) are completed for RE teachers and volunteers working with children.

• Participate in continuing education/professional development events as funds allow.

• Maintain the Catholic RE office and storeroom.

• Monitor funds received in the CCD program.

• Ensure facilities are cleaned and secured after programs/events.

• Draft publicity for programs and assist in planning religious liturgies.

• Work with chapel public affairs for publicity.

• Comply with mandatory training requirements.

• Provide monthly reports on participants, volunteers, and events.

• Place of Performance: Barksdale AFB, LA.

• Period of Performance: One base year plus four (4) one-year option periods.

• Education and Experience: At least one year of teaching experience in a Catholic educational setting (military setting preferred); Bachelor of Art, Theology/faith formational/Catechesis/Religious educated or related field preferred. Documented evidence of educational and work background required.

• Skills: Professionalism, excellent oral and written communication, ability to work with others, ability to coordinate in multi-denominational settings, proficiency in Microsoft Suite and social media platforms.

• Physical: Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

• Security: Must submit an application for a background check according to DOD Instruction 1402.5.

• Facilities: Primary facilities will be Chapel One (Bldg 3578) and Chapel Two (4221).

• Federal Holidays and Base Closure: Observed according to standard federal holidays; contractors will not charge for hours not incurred during base closure or without oversight unless authorized by the COR.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "Attachment 1 - Provisions and Clauses," is an integral part of Solicitation FA460826QS003. It outlines the specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions that apply to this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ is for commercial products and commercial services, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.

• Instructions to Offerors: FAR Provision 52.212-1 applies. Offerors must meet all requirements, including terms and conditions, representations, certifications, and technical requirements. Exceptions must be clearly identified with rationale. Quotes must be valid for 60 days, include the company's SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), expiration date, proposed delivery date, and any discount terms. Quotes should not rephrase requirements but provide rationale for meeting them. A technical plan, not exceeding two pages, is required, outlining the approach to fulfilling responsibilities and meeting education/experience requirements as per the Performance Work Statement dated December 16, 2025.

• Evaluation Criteria: FAR Provision 52.212-2 applies. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and technical factors. Price will be evaluated for completeness, fairness, reasonableness, and balance. The lowest three quotes will undergo technical evaluation. If three or fewer quotes are received, all will be technically evaluated. The government intends to make award without interchanges, but reserves the right to hold them.

• The document lists numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions that will be incorporated into the contract. These cover a wide range of topics including:

  • Prohibitions (e.g., on certain agreements, Kaspersky Lab products, ByteDance applications, foreign purchases, etc.)
  • Small Business concerns (set-asides, subcontracting plans, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB)
  • Labor standards (Service Contract Labor Standards, minimum wages, equal opportunity)
  • Payment instructions (WAWF, electronic invoicing)
  • Contract administration (ombudsman, access to installations)
  • Environmental considerations (ozone-depleting substances)

• Option to Extend Services/Term: Clauses 52.217-8 and 52.217-9 address options to extend services and the contract term, with limitations on duration.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically to specified Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer email addresses by the RFQ due date and time.

• Evaluation is based on price and technical factors.

• Firms must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Numerous small business set-aside provisions are listed, indicating potential set-aside opportunities.

• This attachment is extensive, detailing many standard and specialized clauses. Offerors are responsible for reviewing all applicable clauses and provisions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to provide a Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator for the Barksdale AFB Catholic Parish. The coordinator will be responsible for furnishing all labor, tools, parts, materials, and transportation necessary to perform required duties, consulting and coordinating with designated personnel such as the Catholic Chaplain, Senior Catholic Chaplain, or Wing Chaplain to support the Catholic Religious Education Program, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (Attachment 2).

• Provide Catholic Religious Education Coordinator services.

• Support the Catholic Religious Education Program.

• Adhere to the Performance Work Statement (Attachment 2).

• Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Period of Performance: Base Year (28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027) with four Option Years extending through 27 Feb 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the small business size standard is $13.0M.

• Submission Method: Electronic email to darrell.gomba@us.af.mil.

• Questions Due: No later than 12:00 PM CST on Friday, 8 January 2026.

• Answers Posted: On or around 3:00 PM CST on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

• Quotes Due: No later than 1:00 PM CST on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

• Evaluation: Award will be based on price/technical to determine best value.

• This solicitation is a set-aside for 100% small business.

• North American Industry Classification (NAICS) number: 813110.

• Funds are not presently available; no award will be made until funds are available.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• Applicable FAR clauses, including FAR 52.222-55 (Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026), apply.

• Applicable attachments: Attachment 1 (Provisions and Clauses), Attachment 2 (Performance Work Statement), Attachment 3 (Wage Determination).

• Points of Contact: SSgt Darrell Gomba and Dana Woodard.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for the State of Louisiana, specifically for the Parishes of Bossier, Caddo, and De Soto. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing."
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), detailing applicable benefits and wage adjustments.
• Outlines general benefits such as vacation, holidays, health & welfare, and paid sick leave.
• Provides guidance on the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified geographic area. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall cost of performance. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.