Youth Ministry Services
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Set Aside
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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, specifically the COMMANDING OFFICER at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), is soliciting proposals for Youth Ministry Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a contractor to establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Christian nondenominational youth ministries program. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM HST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide 15 hours per week for 52 weeks of non-personal Youth Ministry Services, coordinated with the Senior Chaplain. This includes establishing and maintaining a strategy and plan for the Youth Ministry Program, coordinating chapel and chapel-related youth activities for school-age children, and providing a station-wide Christian Religious Program. Key programs include Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (AWANA), Vacation Bible School (VBS), Sunday Children Church, and Holiday Events. The contractor is also responsible for recruiting and training adult volunteers, forecasting resources, procuring supplies, and managing promotional activities.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A basic period from March 22, 2026, to March 21, 2027, with four option years extending through March 21, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Primarily MCBH Chapel, Wake Island, HI, or other approved facilities within MCBH.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 813110, Size Standard $13M).
- CLINs: Proposals must include unit and extended pricing for CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit proposals electronically via email to autumn.duckworth@usmc.mil and jessica.pugh@usmc.mil by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM HST. Submissions must acknowledge the original solicitation (SF1449) and all amendments by providing signatures. Required documentation includes a Letter of Recommendation from a Protestant military Chaplain or Senior Pastor, a resume detailing qualifications, a copy of any applicable degrees (not required but beneficial), and a narrative demonstrating professional knowledge of Protestant faith tenets. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering:
- Technical Capability: Evaluated as Acceptable/Unacceptable, based on meeting Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
- Price: Evaluated for technically acceptable offers, ensuring fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluated as Acceptable/Unacceptable. The Government intends to make a single award without exchanges but reserves the right to conduct them.
Key Clarifications
- Personnel Qualifications: While a professional degree is not strictly required, relevant degrees and experience in Youth Ministry are beneficial.
- Government Resources: The Chapel will provide all supplies and materials for required programs.
- Security & Access: Contractor personnel must comply with MCBH security requirements, including U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien status, E-Verify, background checks, and obtaining base access credentials.