Roman Catholic Priest Services at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 Navy, through NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR JACKSONVILLE, is soliciting proposals for Roman Catholic Priest Services at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to provide faith-specific religious ministry, leadership, and advice to the Command Chaplain. Proposals are due March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive Roman Catholic religious services, including:
- Worship & Sacraments: Conducting Catholic Mass (daily, Sundays, Holy Days), Advent/Lenten Penance Services, First Communion, Confirmation, and confessions.
- Pastoral Care: Offering pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual support to authorized personnel.
- Education: Leading RC religious education and spiritual formation programs (RCIA, CCD).
- Advisory Role: Advising the Command Chaplain on defining, validating, and implementing Command Religious Program (CRP) Planned Ministry Objectives for RC personnel.
- Administration: Performing administrative tasks, reporting, presiding over the Catholic Chapel Council, and attending staff meetings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Duration: Base period (April 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026) plus three 12-month option periods, extending potentially through October 31, 2029.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 813110 (Religious Organizations), Size Standard: $13,000,000.00 USD
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 23, 2026
- Questions/Clarifications Deadline: March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Offer Due Date: March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
Evaluation
Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method. Evaluation factors include Price and Technical Capability. Technical Capability will be assessed based on the submission of a current ecclesiastical approval/endorsement from the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS).
Additional Notes
Offerors must be ordained Roman Catholic priests with requisite skills and experience acceptable to AMS. They must provide references from their diocese or religious order and ecclesiastical approval from AMS. Criminal background checks are required, and a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential must be obtained. No classified security clearance is required. Quotes must be submitted in PDF format by volume: Price, Technical Capability, and Contractor Responsibility. Primary contact is Patry Socias (patry.a.socias.civ@us.navy.mil).