McConnell AFB Catholic Religious Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (22 CONS/PKA) is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Catholic Religious Support Services at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This RFI is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due July 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, personnel, equipment, and supplies for comprehensive Catholic religious support. This includes:
- Catholic Priest: Performing duties as outlined in the PWS.
- Catholic Religious Education (RE) Director: Managing and executing religious education programs.
- Catholic Music Director/Musician: Providing musical direction and support for worship services.
Services encompass planning and execution of worship services, religious education, and musical direction, ensuring personnel meet specific qualifications. The objective is to support the 22d Air Refueling Wing Chapel, ensuring Airmen and their families have opportunities for the free exercise of religion. Performance standards include maintaining at least a 75% satisfaction rating for the program and 95% on-time completion of scheduled events.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Duration: Anticipated base year (October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028) with four option years, extending through September 30, 2032, as indicated in the Price Template.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: July 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. CST
- Questions Due: June 17, 2026, 12:00 a.m. CST
- Published: June 9, 2026
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only to determine if an adequate number of qualified interested contractors exist. Responses will inform potential future solicitations; no contract will be awarded based solely on RFI responses. All submitted information will be marked "Proprietary" and protected. The Government will not pay for information submitted.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit:
- A Capabilities Statement
- A Completed Price List Spreadsheet (using the provided template for a base year and four option years, with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) CLINs for Priest, RE Director, and Music Director/Musician)
- Past recent and relevant experience
Submissions must be sent to mohammed.diallo@us.af.mil and sugeys.allen.1@us.af.mil with the subject "Catholic Religious Support Services at McConnell AFB".