Protestant Administrative Religious Education

Amendment / Modification

• The offer due date has been extended from April 13, 2026, to April 15, 2026.

• Certain DFARS Provisions/Clauses that were previously required have been removed.

• New DFARS Provisions/Clauses have been added.

• Response Due Date: Extended to April 15, 2026.

• DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Added):

  • 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors (Effective Jan 2023)
  • 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (Effective Jan 2023)
  • 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Effective Apr 2022)

• DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Deleted):

  • 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Deviation 2024-00013 Revision 1) (Effective May 2024)
  • 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Effective Jan 2023)
  • 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Effective Oct 2016)
  • 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Effective Nov 2023)

• DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text (Deleted):

  • 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (May 2021)

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to April 15, 2026.

• Offerors must review the added and deleted DFARS clauses to ensure compliance with current requirements.

Amendment / Modification

• The response due date for the solicitation has been extended from April 3, 2026, to April 13, 2026.

• Answers to questions received from potential vendors have been provided.

• Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-5707 Revision #28, dated December 3, 2025, has been included.

• Block 8 of the original solicitation has been corrected regarding the closing date.

• The following documents have been added or updated:

  • Protestant Administrative Coordinator Religious Education PWS (rev1)
  • Wage Determination WD 2015-5707 rev28
  • Solicitation Questions and Answers

• The proposal deadline has been extended to April 13, 2026.

• Vendors are instructed to review and comply with all changes, sign the amendment, and submit it with their quote.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for Protestant Administrative Religious Education services.

• Subcontracting: Not permitted.
• Budget: Funding will be commensurate with current market rates.
• Language: Services will be delivered in both English and Spanish.
• Bilingual Capability: Required.
• Scope & Deliverables: Refer to Part 5 of the solicitation.
• Credentials/Staffing: Refer to Section 1.9.
• Incumbent: No incumbent currently performing the work; the previous contract expired.
• Evaluation Factors: Refer to the Addendum to Evaluation - Commercial Product and Commercial Services (page 27).
• Period of Performance: Estimated start date is May 3, 2026, with a base period and four option periods extending through May 2, 2031.
• Level of Effort: Refer to Section 7.3, Attachment 3/Technical Exhibit C.
• Unit Structure: Refer to Part 5 for clarification on how units translate to workload and pricing.
• Work Schedule: Variable, not a typical 9-to-5. Tasks may require holiday, evening, and weekend hours, with specific examples provided for religious services.
• Staffing Model: Part-time, flexible staffing approach is intended, not a single full-time resource.
• Deliverables & Performance Standards: Refer to Section 5 and 7.1, Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit A.
• Travel: No travel is anticipated.
• Onboarding Timeline: Not specified, but background checks will be initiated after award and must be completed before work begins.
• Security & Clearance: Performance cannot begin prior to full clearance. Facility clearance (FCL) requirements are detailed in Section 1.6 of the PWS.
• Incumbent Contract Information: W912C325PA003, STX INSIGHTS LLC, with a total annual contract value of $8,412.00. The government does not wish to continue utilizing their services.

These clarifications provide essential details for bidders to understand the requirements, evaluation process, and contract structure. Bidders should review the referenced sections for comprehensive information.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (WD 2015-5707, Revision 28) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico, specifically listing numerous municipalities including Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Barceloneta, Bayamon, Caguas, Carolina, Catano, Cayey, Ceiba, Ciales, Cidra, Comerio, Corozal, Dorado, Fajardo, Florida, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Humacao, Juncos, Las Piedras, Loiza, Luqillo, Manati, Maunabo, Morovis, Naguabo, Naranjito, Orocovis, Rio Grande, San Juan, San Lorenzo, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, and Yabucoa.

• Wage Rates: The document lists specific hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and clerical roles to technical, health, and protective service positions.
• Fringe Benefits: A general note indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." A specific Health & Welfare benefit of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month is mentioned, with an alternative rate of $5.09 per hour / $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month related to EO 13706.
• Overtime & Differentials: Includes provisions for night pay (10% differential), Sunday premium (25%), and hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for contractors to provide uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for any contractor bidding on a Service Contract Act-covered service contract in the specified area of Puerto Rico. Bidders must use these rates and benefits to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply can result in contract violations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide Protestant Administrative Religious Education Support Services for the US Army Garrison (USAG) Fort Buchanan Religious Support Office (RSO), supporting comprehensive Protestant religious education programs and ensuring the free exercise of religious preference for military personnel, family members, and authorized civilians.

• Provide non-personal services including personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, and materials necessary for Administrative Religious Education Coordinator duties.

• Support religious education programs concurrently with the academic year, including tasks that may require holiday, evening, and weekend hours.

• Services are to be performed only when Unit Ministry Team (UMT) members, RSO Department of the Army (DA) Civilians, or volunteers are unable to perform, to avoid duplicating duties.

• Support the Command Master Religious Program (CMRP) mission.

• Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services meet PWS standards.

• Government will evaluate performance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

• Specific performance objectives and acceptable quality levels are detailed in Technical Exhibit A (PRS), including 100% compliance for Combating Trafficking in Persons, 95% compliance for Attended Meetings, and 100% compliance for providing the Monthly Protestant Administrative Religious Education (RE) calendar, preparing facility reservation forms, developing flyers, and reporting attendance.

• Place of Performance: US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan, including Chapel Bldg 183, Chapel Annex Bldg 292, Religious Support Office Bldg 292, and other RSO office or event locations.

• Workdays and hours will vary according to the approved Calendar of Events and specific tasks.

• Non-Personal Services Contract: No employer-employee relationship is created.

• Security Requirements: Contractor personnel require a Tier 1 w/ SCHR background check, including criminal history checks for individuals working with children under 18. Failure to complete these checks results in contract termination. Background checks are initiated and paid for by the Government.

• Physical Security: Contractor is responsible for safeguarding government equipment, information, and property.

• Key Personnel: A Primary Point of Contact (POC) is required, responsible for overall management and performance. A Protestant Administrative Religious Education Coordinator is also required.

• Training: Required training includes AT Level I, iWATCH, OPSEC, Cyber Awareness, PII, and Child Protection training, with specific timelines for completion and submission of certificates.

• Government Furnished Items: Includes office space, desks, telephones, computers, fax machines, utilities, and access to chapel/congregational spaces. Musical instruments will be provided but may not meet the definition of GFP/GFE.

• Contractor Furnished Items: Includes all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services not listed as Government Furnished.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for non-personal services to provide Protestant Administrative Religious Education Coordination services at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811310, with a size standard of $13 Million.

• Provide all necessary resources for administrative and coordination services for the Protestant Religious Education program.

• Services include program scheduling and records management.

• Performance is detailed in Part 4, Specific Tasks, of the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but options for extension are included (up to 5 years total duration).

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, 10:30 AM AST.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to Harvey Odom (harvey.odom.civ@army.mil) and Eileen Rivera (eileen.z.riveradomenech.civ@army.mil).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value.

• Quote Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from the quote receipt date.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 811310

• Size Standard: $13 Million

• The solicitation is an electronic release; no hard copies will be mailed.

• Amendments will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Offerors must submit a completed SF 1449, pricing schedule, UEI, Cage Code, and Federal Tax ID numbers.

• Past performance information will be evaluated for contracts within the last 3 years.

• The PWS is attached as a separate document.