Dover Catholic Education Coordinator
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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, specifically the Dover Air Force Base Chapel, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator position at Dover AFB, DE. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide non-personal services to coordinate and manage the Catholic Religious Education (RE) program for all ages (infant through adult). Key responsibilities include:
- Serving as coordinator, teacher, facilitator, and organizer for the RE program.
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive RE program and Catholic formation.
- Recruiting, training, supervising, and managing volunteers for the RE team.
- Ensuring RE facilities are properly set up, equipped, opened, and secured.
- Recommending Catholic RE curriculum and drafting lesson plans.
- Coordinating and facilitating the annual Vacation Bible School (VBS).
- Assisting with RE budget development, execution, and tracking.
- Developing and managing a 12-month RE events calendar and publicizing all events.
- Drafting and filing after-action reports for RE programs and events.
- Developing a plan for volunteer appreciation.
- Coordinating with the Catholic Director of Music Ministries for worship specials.
- Ensuring compliance with Air Force Instructions and Chapel Operating Instructions.
Performance standards include providing monthly summaries, submitting lesson plans one month in advance, submitting the events calendar by June 1st annually, and submitting after-action reports within 14 days of events.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Dover AFB, DE 19902, United States
Special Requirements
Contractors must undergo a Criminal History Background Check and an Installation Records Check (IRC). The individual must be an active, practicing Catholic in good standing, with documentation from their home parish or diocese. They must demonstrate a clear understanding of the religiously pluralistic and sensitive environment of the Air Force Chaplain Corps, be fluent in English, and maintain a continuity binder. Conflict of interest restrictions apply, prohibiting relatives of supervisory personnel from consideration.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes to identify potential sources capable of fulfilling the requirement. This notice does not constitute a solicitation.