Religious Ministry Program Manager (RMPM)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for contracting support of the Command Religious Program at the Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake, VA. The government is procuring religious services, accommodations, training, and counseling to support the missions and responsibilities of the Commanding Officer. This is a mandatory requirement to meet religious program needs as outlined in various SECNAVINSTs and ACA standards.

• Provide certified Religious Ministry Professionals (RMP's) for various denominations (Protestant/Clergy, Roman Catholic Priest, Jewish Rabbi, Muslim/Imam).

• Services include: worship services, counseling, bible study, personal growth classes, sacraments, pastoral counseling, religious ministry team meetings, and special services.

• RMPM responsibilities include: program implementation, supervision of contractors and volunteers, coordination of services, and reporting.

• Specific service requirements and limitations are detailed for each religious denomination.

• Contractors must provide substitutes of equal or higher qualification when unable to perform services.

• Training and orientation for volunteers and contractors is required.

• Maintain a religious library with diverse topics.

• Provide reports of services, activities, and training.

• Coordinate annual volunteer appreciation dinner.

• The period of performance is from approximately March 29, 2026, to March 28, 2027, with four one-year option periods.

• Pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• Offer Due Date: March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Proposal submission instructions are detailed within the solicitation documents.

• Resumes will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for credentials and qualifications.

• Offerors must attend required initial and annual training and pass a criminal record check.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 813110 (Religious Organizations).

• Size Standard: Not specified, but likely related to the NAICS code.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, cybersecurity, and payment instructions.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements are specified, with a minimum of CMMC Level 1 (Self) required prior to award.

• Specific clauses related to access to federal facilities, IT systems, and controlled unclassified information are included.

• Offerors must comply with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses.

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies soliciting a requirement on a sole source basis from MI Technical Solutions for religious services at the NAVCONBRIG Chesapeake Brig. Competition is precluded for reasons detailed below, and no substitutes are available.

• Provide various religious services to meet mandatory Religious Program requirements.

• Services must adhere to SECNAVINST 1730.7C, SECNAV M-1640.1, and American Correctional Association Certification standards.

• Provide a certified Religious Ministry Program Manager (RMPM)/Chaplain with a Secret security clearance.

• Services include religious services, accommodations, training, and counseling.

• Contractor: MI Technical Solutions

• Contractor POC: Michael Ihrig, CEO

• Contractor Address: 860 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 304, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

• Estimated price/cost and required delivery date are not specified in this document.

• The current chaplain has over 10 years of service and has established relational connections, making a change detrimental to program success.

• Historically, no other contractors have shown interest due to the nature of working with prisoners, the location in Chesapeake, and the Secret clearance requirement.

• This document is a justification for a sole source action, not a solicitation. Proposal submission details are not applicable.

• Not applicable as this is a sole source justification.

• The document references Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.

• The document is dated 02/24/26, with the determination made by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk.