Catholic Religious Education Coordinator
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Air Force is soliciting proposals for a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires a coordinator to manage and oversee all Catholic religious education programs. Questions are due by March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, and responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The selected coordinator will be responsible for:
- Coordinating all Catholic chapel ministry religious education programs and monitoring Bible studies.
- Recruiting, training, and managing RE teachers and volunteers.
- Developing and implementing annual Catholic RE curriculum and schedules for children and adults.
- Overseeing sacramental programs (First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation), RCIA, and seasonal/liturgical programs.
- Managing RE registration, publicity, and reporting.
- Ensuring compliance with Archdiocese of Military Services (AMS) guidelines and Catholic Church child protection policies.
- Coordinating facility usage and security for RE programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: G003 (Recreational Services)
- Period of Performance: 1 Base Year (12 months) with 4 Option Years.
- Place of Performance: Whiteman Air Force Base, MO.
- Questions Due: March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.
- Published Date: March 13, 2026.
Special Requirements & Submission
Bidders must be an active, practicing Roman Catholic in good standing, with a preferred advanced certificate in Catechesis or Religious Studies, and must obtain a Basic Catechist Certificate from AMS. Contractor personnel working with children under 18 must complete federally mandated criminal history background checks (NACI, IRC, FBI fingerprint check). The contractor is accountable for the security and cleanliness of utilized facilities.
Submissions must include:
- A resume not exceeding three pages.
- Company Name, UEI Number, CAGE Code, and Total Yearly Revenue (for business size determination).
- A completed Bid Schedule (Attachment 2) providing monthly rates for the base and option periods.
Attachments
Key attachments include the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Bid Schedule, Provisions and Clauses, and Wage Determination #2015-5089 (revision 29, dated December 2, 2025) which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the Missouri counties of Henry, Johnson, Pettis, and Saline.