Protestant Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE)
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 Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) – Regional Contracting Office (RCO) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for Protestant Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) services at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI), Japan. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather information from qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive Protestant Religious Education (PRE) services for elementary school-age children (Grades K-5). Responses are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated services, detailed in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), include:
- Coordinating and managing overall PRE program activities, such as Children's Church, Holiday Specials, and Vacation Bible School (VBS).
- Recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising volunteers for these programs.
- Planning and administering program logistics, including resource forecasting, advertisement creation, and maintaining program files.
- Conducting 52 weekly Children's Church meetings and 2 Holiday Specials annually.
- Planning and supervising a 3-day VBS program annually.
- Coordinating with Chapel Staff and the Command Chaplain on program updates and schedules. Performance standards require 100% Accuracy Quality Level for all services and adherence to specific event frequencies. Contractor personnel must undergo background checks and comply with installation protocols, security procedures, and Japanese road laws.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Anticipated contract type: Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Duration: Anticipated one-year base period (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027) with two one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS: 813110 – Religious Organizations
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
- Published: January 30, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a written Statement of Capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the Draft PWS requirements. Submissions should include:
- Point of Contact (name, phone, email).
- Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Contractor address.
- Business size under NAICS 813110.
- Intent to subcontract, if applicable. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and not appear on the Excluded Parties List. Comments or suggested revisions to the Draft PWS are also welcome.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No contract award will be made from responses to this notice. A solicitation is anticipated to be posted no earlier than one month after market research completion. Submissions should be emailed to sakuta.hiroshi.ja@usmc.mil and daniel.nachlas@usmc.mil.