Fort Belvoir Catholic Priest (Archdiocese of the Military Services (AMS)) Synopsis/Solicitation

SOL #: W91QV1-26-Q-A020Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-FT BELVOIR

FORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Belvoir, VA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

Chaplain Services (G002)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/427e9e11e23945459a7f8ec63956773b/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 28, 2026, 5:00 AM

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 Army, MICC-FT BELVOIR is soliciting quotes for Catholic Priest Sacramental Services at Fort Belvoir, VA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a qualified Catholic Priest to support military religious and worship activities. Quotes are due February 27, 2026, at 12:00 AM local time.

Opportunity Details

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (W91QV126QA020) for non-personal Catholic Priest services to support the Fort Belvoir Garrison Command Master Religious Program (CMRP). The contractor will provide regular and special masses, sacraments, confessions, and other religious services on an "As Needed" basis, including evenings, holidays, and weekends. Services must adhere to Roman Catholic Church guidelines, the Archdiocese of the Military Services (AMS) Priests' Manual, and Army Regulations. The place of performance includes Belvoir Chapel, Fairfax Chapel, or Woodlawn Chapel.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (implied by CLINS and evaluation criteria).
Period of Performance: One base year (March 15, 2026 – March 14, 2027) with four 12-month option years, extending services through March 14, 2031 (total 66 months).
Solicitation Issue Date: January 28, 2026.
Offer Due Date: February 27, 2026, at 12:00 AM local time.
Published Date: January 29, 2026.

Eligibility & Set-Aside

Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 813110 (Religious Organizations), with a size standard of $13,000,000.00.
Product Service Code: G002 (Chaplain Services).

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Julia Woltjen (julia.r.woltjen.civ@army.mil) and Jodi E. Woods (jodi.e.woods.civ@army.mil).
Format: Two separate, searchable Adobe PDF files: a Technical Quote and a Price Quote.
Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Technical Factors: Technical Approach, Management Approach & Quality Control, Key Personnel (specifically a Catholic Priest with resume and Letter of Commitment), and Past Performance. Technical quotes must be rated "Acceptable" for all non-price factors.
Pricing: Prices of technically acceptable quotes will be evaluated for reasonableness.
Wage Determination: Bidders must account for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits as per Wage Determination 2015-4281, which covers the District of Columbia, specific Maryland counties, and Virginia counties (including Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford).

Key Requirements for Personnel

The contractor must provide an ordained Catholic Priest endorsed by the AMS with accepted faculties. Personnel must undergo background checks (AT Level I, iWATCH, potentially FBI fingerprint/CNACI) and maintain a professional appearance and etiquette. English proficiency at ILR Level 3 is required. The government will provide facilities and equipment for mass.