Roman Catholic Priest Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks services for a Roman Catholic Priest to provide essential religious services at the Washington Navy Yard and Arlington National Cemetery. The services are critical for maintaining the morale, well-being, and readiness of personnel and their families, supporting uniformed Navy Chaplains, and fulfilling mission requirements.

• Arlington National Cemetery:

  • Provide burial coverage for Full, Standard, and Dependent Honors.
  • Provide Funeral Masses in conjunction with burials.
  • Conduct burials at other cemeteries within the Naval District Washington Region if required.

• Naval District Washington:

  • Perform daily Masses (Monday-Friday, excluding Government holidays) at the Washington Navy Yard Chapel.
  • Provide Saturday, Sunday, and Holy Day coverage as needed.
  • Officiate weddings at the Washington Navy Yard Chapel.
  • Provide counseling for baptisms and weddings.
  • Perform baptisms in conjunction with Sunday Mass at the Washington Navy Yard Chapel.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: FY26/27 (implied by "FY26/27" in document title).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but a size standard of USD 13,000,000.00 is mentioned.

• Submission:

  • Quotations are due by March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM.
  • Submissions are electronic via email to cherry.t.davis.civ@us.navy.mil.
  • Quotation consists of two parts: Technical Submission (Resume) and Price.
  • A signed SF 1449 and any applicable amendments/certifications are required.

• Evaluation:

  • Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, based on price and other factors.
  • Selection is based on two parts: Technical Submission (resume) and Price.
  • Technical submissions will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable.
  • Price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness.
  • The Government intends to award on the basis of price unless past performance indicates a risk to best value.
  • The Government will select the vendor with the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 813110 (Religious Organizations), Size Standard: USD 13,000,000.00.

• Offerors must be ordained Roman Catholic Priests with faculties acceptable to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

• Contractors must provide evidence of credentials to the Regional Chaplain.

• Contractors must understand Navy organization and pluralistic ministry requirements.

• Security requirements include obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC) and potentially a background investigation (IT-II level minimum).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) is required prior to award.