FT BLISS Catholic Administrative Pastoral Live Coordinator

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, MICC-Fort Bliss, is soliciting proposals for Catholic Administrative Pastoral Life Coordinator Services at Fort Bliss, TX. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The purpose is to support the Garrison Religious Support Office and Catholic Chaplain/Priest in conducting religious services and assisting the Catholic population. Proposals are due by January 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all necessary personnel and resources for non-personal services, including:

• Administrative support for religious services, adhering to Roman Catholic Church guidelines and Army regulations.
• Developing and distributing a monthly Catholic Community calendar and weekly bulletin.
• Coordinating community events, facility reservations, and publicity.
• Preparing liturgical books, Eucharistic elements, and sacramental records.
• Maintaining Catholic Community registration and assisting with AMS Quarterly Clergy reports.
• Recording attendance at Catholic Community events.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
• NAICS Code: 813110 (Religious Organizations)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Period of Performance: A 12-month base year (February 2, 2026, to February 1, 2027), with an option to extend services for up to 6 months.
• Place of Performance: Fort Bliss Garrison Religious Support Office, Fort Bliss, TX.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: January 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST.
• Submission Method: Electronic copies via email to SSG Jarrett Gillium (jarrett.m.gillium.mil@army.mil) and MSG Jenny Cisneros (jenny.a.cisneros.mil@army.mil). The subject line must be "W911SG-26-Q-A009".
• Quotation Validity: Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Technical Acceptability and Lowest Evaluated Price. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
• Questions Deadline: All questions must be submitted in writing via email by January 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
• Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEID).

Key Clarifications & Requirements

• Proposal Structure: The government will confirm specific proposal structure and page limits; evaluation methodology will be LPTA or best-value, with primary factors including monthly technical evaluations and internal Quality Control processes (QASP).
• Staffing: The requirement may be fulfilled by one individual or a part-time/variable-hours model.
• Wage Determination: Applicable wage determinations (e.g., WD_15-5229.txt for El Paso/Hudspeth Counties) specify minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. Offerors should not assume annual wage escalation.
• Personnel Requirements: Contractor personnel must obtain Catechist certification within 90 days of award, possess strong communication and computer skills, and undergo background checks (Tier 1 with SCHR) for work with children. Various training requirements (AT, OPSEC, IA, PII, Child Protection) are also mandated.