Roman Catholic Priest
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 (DEPT OF DEFENSE) is soliciting proposals for Roman Catholic Priest services at Misawa Air Base, Japan. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA520526QB071) for commercial services. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time on June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide religious and spiritual leadership to meet the needs of Catholic military personnel, their families, and other authorized personnel at Misawa Air Base. Services must align with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) faith requirements. The role involves a 40-hour work week, often including weekends and holidays, and requires coordination with Chaplain Corps personnel in a multi-denominational environment. Key duties include sacramental ministry (Mass, Baptism, etc.), pastoral care, maintaining the Blessed Sacrament Room, and recruiting volunteers. Performance will be evaluated against AMS Priests' Manual standards, including an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 3.5 out of 5 stars and 70% satisfactory survey results.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Duration: 12-month base year with four (4) one-year option periods, plus a 6-month extension, totaling up to five years and six months.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product/Service Code: G002 (Chaplain Services)
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM JST
- Published: May 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: Misawa Air Base, Japan
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Past performance is considered of equal importance to price and will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. The award will go to an offer that conforms to the solicitation, has acceptable past performance, and offers the lowest price providing the best value.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) and have completed "On-line Representations and Certifications." Contractors must be authorized, qualified, and certified vendors. Quotes must include the Offeror's UEI and CAGE Code. Incomplete quotes will be considered nonresponsive. Attachments include a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Provisions and Clauses. All questions and quotes must be directed via email to kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil and katsuyoshi.kodera.jp@us.af.mil.