Roman Catholic Priest Services at MCAS Iwakuni
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 through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for Roman Catholic Priest Services at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan. This OCONUS requirement aims to gather information for a potential Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Responses are due May 27, 2026, at 1500 Japan Standard Time (JST).
Scope of Work
The anticipated requirement is for comprehensive Roman Catholic Priest services supporting the Command Religious Program. Services include, but are not limited to, Roman Catholic Masses (daily, Sunday, Holy Day), special liturgies, sacramental ministry (e.g., confession, baptism, matrimony), pastoral counseling, religious education and catechesis, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), young adult ministry, and volunteer training and oversight. All services must adhere to Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) standards, applicable liturgical law, canon law, and Roman Catholic ecclesiastical norms. The contractor must be a validly ordained Roman Catholic priest in good standing with current priestly faculties and AMS endorsement.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Anticipated Duration: One base year (September 16, 2026 – September 15, 2027) and four one-year option periods, extending through September 15, 2031.
- Set-Aside: None specified (FAR 19.000(b) applies for OCONUS requirements).
- NAICS Code: 813110 – Religious Organizations
- Product Service Code: G002 – Chaplain Services
- Place of Performance: Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan
- Questions Due: May 18, 2026, 1500 JST
- Responses Due: May 27, 2026, 1500 JST
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must submit a written Statement of Capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements of the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Respondents must confirm the proposed priest is validly ordained, in good standing, and can obtain/maintain AMS endorsement. Submissions should include: Point of Contact, Unique Entity ID (UEI), contractor address, business size under NAICS 813110, relevant experience, confirmation of priest status and AMS endorsement, copies of relevant certifications (if available), and intent to subcontract (if applicable). Responses are to be emailed to sakuta.hiroshi.ja@usmc.mil and daniel.nachlas@usmc.mil.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No contract award will result from responses to this notice, and the Government will not reimburse costs for submission. Do not submit proposals at this time.