Catholic Priest Services
SOL #: M6700126Q0020Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
COMMANDING GENERAL
CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, 28542-0004, United States
Place of Performance
Camp Lejeune, NC
NAICS
Religious Organizations (813110)
PSC
Chaplain Services (G002)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Jan 26, 2026
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Last Updated
May 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
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, specifically the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Chaplain's Office, is soliciting proposals for Catholic Priest Services at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC. This requirement aims to provide spiritual and personal readiness support to operating forces, their families, and the community. This is a 100% Small Business set-aside. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive Catholic Priest services, including:
- Celebration of Mass and administration of sacraments (Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Marriage).
- Conducting funerals and memorial services.
- Assisting with the annulment process and providing pastoral counseling.
- Overseeing and facilitating religious education programs (K-12) and sacramental preparation.
- Coordinating liturgical preparation and training liturgical ministers.
- Overseeing the publishing of a weekly Sunday Bulletin and liaising with the Command Religious Program.
- Maintaining office hours for counseling and attending weekly staff meetings.
- Providing administrative support, including documentation and record submission to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.
- Developing an annual operating budget and "Proposed Objectives and Milestones" (PO&M).
- Collecting weekly program status reports and attending community events.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: A twelve (12) month base period (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods.
- NAICS Code: 813110, Religious Organizations
- Size Standard: $13,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
- Questions Due: May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Submit questions via email to Leonard.A.Polous.civ@usmc.mil.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Leonard.A.Polous.civ@usmc.mil. The RFQ Number M6700126Q0020 must be in the subject line.
- Required Submissions: Capability statement/performance plan, approved Letter of Endorsement from the Archbishop of the Military Services, USA, experience/curriculum vitae, and completed Representations and Certifications.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the most advantageous offer considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, using a comparative evaluation.
Eligibility & Notes
- Qualifications: Offerors must be US citizens, possess a Master of Divinity or Theology, have at least four years of pastoral experience, be a priest in good standing with written permission, and obtain an endorsement letter from the Archbishop of the Military Services, USA.
- Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and agree to use Wide Area Workflow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA).
- Compliance with base access requirements, including vetting and identification, is mandatory.
People
Points of Contact
Leonard PolousPRIMARY
John HounshellSECONDARY