MCAS Beaufort Catholic Priest Services

SOL #: M6700126Q0053Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

COMMANDING GENERAL

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, 28542-0004, United States

Place of Performance

Beaufort, SC

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/30a836e3954a4405b0269462767ceeee/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 18, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 29, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 Navy, specifically the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, SC, is soliciting proposals for Catholic Priest Services. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside aimed at providing religious services and ministries to military members and their families. Proposals are due May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will provide comprehensive Catholic religious services, including:

Conducting Masses (Sundays, Holy Days, weekdays).
Administering Sacraments (Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Marriage).
Performing Funerals, Memorial Services, and related classes.
Providing spiritual, marital, and crisis management counseling.
Overseeing Religious Education programs (CCD, RCIA) for K-12.
Recruiting and training liturgical ministers.
Publishing a weekly Sunday Bulletin.
Liaising with the Command Religious Program and attending staff/parish council meetings.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
Period of Performance: One base year (May 12, 2026 - May 11, 2027) with two one-year option periods.
Place of Performance: MCAS Beaufort, SC Base Chapel.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 813110, Size Standard $13.0 Million).
Proposal Due: May 5, 2026, 01:00 PM EST.
Published: April 28, 2026.

Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Offerors must demonstrate their ability to meet government requirements, not merely state compliance.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Must be a US citizen.
Possess a Master of Divinity or Master of Theology from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 5 years of pastoral experience.
Must be a priest in good standing with a Diocesan Bishop or Religious Community, with written permission.
Demonstrated reliability, good relational skills, and ability to work in an ecumenical team.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Must obtain approval and a Letter of Endorsement from the Archbishop of the Military Services (AMS) USA.

Additional Notes

Government Furnished Property includes office space and basic equipment. Contractors must register in the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) for base access. The contractor shall not accept additional fees for services under this contract. Invoicing will be processed through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).