Protestant Religious Education Coordinator
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, 28 CONS PKC, is soliciting quotes for a Protestant Religious Education Coordinator at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. This is a single-award, firm-fixed price, definite contract to support the base's Protestant Religious Education program. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will serve as the primary coordinator, teacher, facilitator, and organizer for the Protestant Religious Education (RE) program. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining the program, assisting the Protestant Chaplain with annual calendars and budgets, coordinating facility requests, advertising programs, and managing purchase requests. The coordinator will also recruit, train, and manage volunteers, ensure background checks for those working with children, and lead annual events like Vacation Bible School. Services require approximately 80-100 hours per month, with core on-site hours and flexible hours for events.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, definite contract
- Duration: 1 Base Year, 4 One-Year Option Periods, and a 6-Month Extension Option (May 4, 2026 - May 3, 2031)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Size Standard: $24,000,000)
- Place of Performance: Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
- Special Requirements: Non-personal service contract. Minimum of 2 years of Protestant RE leadership experience is required. Fluency in English and understanding of Protestant faith doctrines are essential. Mandatory background checks for personnel working with children.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, based on an integrated assessment of Price and Technical Acceptability. Technical acceptability requires a minimum of 2 years of Protestant Religious Education leadership experience, with references.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
Interested and responsible entities must submit quotes via email. Proposals must include a completed Standard Form 1449 (with price list), references demonstrating the required 2 years of Protestant RE leadership experience, and proof of valid SAM registration and CAGE code.
- Questions Due: April 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT
- Quotes Due: April 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM MDT
- Contact: Kathleen E. Winters-Tipton (kathleen.winters-tipton@us.af.mil)