Catholic Priest Services
Overview
Buyer
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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 Air Force, 934th Airlift Wing (AW) PK, is soliciting proposals for Catholic Priest Services at the 934th AW Chapel in Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station, Minnesota. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation FA6633-26-Q-A002), designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The primary objective is to provide religious and spiritual support, including Mass and Reconciliation services, for Air Force members and authorized personnel. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will conduct Catholic religious services, specifically Sunday Mass and Reconciliation, and administer the sacrament of Reconciliation. Responsibilities also include overseeing the preparation of ecclesiastical documents, coordinating with chapel personnel in a multi-denominational environment, and serving service members, their dependents, DoD civilians, and other authorized personnel of the Catholic faith. The contractor must be in good standing with the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) and provide written evidence of ecclesiastical endorsement, along with specific educational qualifications (120 semester hours undergraduate credit, Master of Divinity or equivalent). Services are to be performed at Chapel Room 209, 860 Military Hwy, Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station. Off-base services are not included, and the contractor will not use the duty title of "chaplain" or receive a stipend.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: FA6633-26-Q-A002
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 813110 (Chaplain Services), Size Standard: $7.5M
- Period of Performance: A base year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with five additional option periods, extending the potential contract duration through December 31, 2031.
- Quotes Due: May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: April 24, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be authorized, qualified, and certified vendors, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with completed "On-line Representations and Certifications." Written quotes are required, and oral offers will not be accepted. Proposals must include the Offeror's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code. Emailed quotes are preferred. All questions and quotes should be directed to the Contracting Officers, Mikkael Hahn (mikkael.hahn.1@us.af.mil) and Caleb Anderson (caleb.anderson.15@us.af.mil). Questions asked within two days of the solicitation close will be answered at the Contracting Officer's discretion. Late quotes may be rejected.
Special Requirements & Notes
Bidders must review incorporated FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses. Additional guidance covers the AFRC Ombudsman, elimination of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), health and safety requirements on Government installations, and contractor access procedures for Department of the Air Force installations, including obtaining base identification and vehicle passes. Performance standards include monthly meetings with the COR, punctuality, adherence to dress codes, monthly reporting to AFCCARS, and completion of required training and criminal history background checks, especially for personnel working with children.