W911RX-26-Q-A052: Ft Bliss Catholic Priest Services

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document, "Technical Exhibit 1: Performance Requirements Summary," outlines the performance objectives and minimum acceptable service levels for contractor services related to mission-essential items.

• Weekend Mass: Conduct weekend masses on Saturdays and Sundays, with a 100% requirement.

• Weekday Mass: Conduct weekday masses for 30 minutes each, with a 100% requirement.

• Standard/AQL: Both weekend and weekday masses have a 100% acceptable quality level (AQL).

• Method of Surveillance: Periodic inspection will be used to monitor performance.

• Failure Consequences:

  • First failure to meet a performance standard will result in a Contractor Action Request.
  • Consecutive failures will lead to a corrective action plan developed at the KO's discretion.

• Reporting: Monthly COR Reports are to be submitted to the KO.

Not specified in this document.

Not specified in this document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Deliverables Schedule," outlines the specific deliverables required under the contract, their frequency, submission format, and to whom they should be submitted.

• Deliverables: Includes items such as AT Level I awareness training, iWatch Training, Resumes, background checks (favorable and unfavorable), signed DIRs for weekend and weekday Mass, Baptism Records, Recording of Sacraments, Call response reports, Observations and recommendations, and Log of Work.
• Frequency: Specifies when each deliverable is due (e.g., within 30 calendar days of contract award, NLT one day prior to Period of Performance, Weekly, Monthly, NLT 24 hours after on-call response).
• # Copies: All deliverables require 1 copy.
• Medium/Format: Details the required format for submission (e.g., Hardcopy, Email/pdf, Hardcopy or email/PDF, Email/PDF, Email/Narrative).
• Submit To: All deliverables are to be submitted to 'COR'.

This schedule is critical for bidders to understand the post-award reporting and training obligations. It details the specific outputs expected from the contractor, the timing of these outputs, and the required submission methods. Bidders should carefully review this schedule to ensure they can meet all requirements and factor them into their proposal pricing and resource planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "TE-3 Estimated Workload Data," provides an estimated breakdown of workload in terms of units and hours per year for various tasks related to the opportunity. It serves as an attachment to inform bidders about the anticipated effort required.

• Attend planning and coordination meetings: 12 units, 12 hrs./yr.
• Weekend Mass: 250 units, 375 hrs./yr.
• Holy Day Mass: 8 units, 12 hrs./yr.
• Penance Service: 2 units, 3 hrs./yr.
• Weekday Mass: 260 units, 260 hrs./yr.
• Assess and Advise: 12 units, 12 hrs./yr.
• Special Masses: 24 units, 24 hrs./yr.
• Maintain a log of the work performed: 12 units, 12 hrs./yr.
• Invoice: 12 units, 12 hrs./yr.
• Several items are marked as "RESERVED" with 0 units and 0 hours.
• Total Estimated Workload: 592 units, 722 hrs./yr.

This exhibit is crucial for bidders to understand the scale and nature of the services required. It provides quantitative data on the expected time commitment for different activities, aiding in resource planning, proposal development, and cost estimation.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division determination of minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas, under the Service Contract Act. It lists numerous job classifications with corresponding hourly wage rates and specifies required fringe benefits, including health and welfare contributions and paid sick leave provisions.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum labor costs for service contracts in the specified geographic area. Bidders must use these wage rates and benefit requirements when calculating their proposals to ensure compliance with federal regulations. It directly impacts the financial aspects of bidding on opportunities requiring services in this region.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure Catholic Priest Services at Fort Bliss, Texas. The 923rd Battalion/Mission and Installation Contracting Command intends to solicit and award a single contract for these services. This announcement is the sole solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued.

Services include but are not limited to:

• Weekend Masses

• Holy Day Masses

• Penance Services

• Weekday Masses

• Assess and Advise

• Special Masses

• Maintaining a log of work performed

• Attending planning and coordination meetings

• Contract Type: Not specified, but implies a single award.

• Period of Performance: Base one-year period with four (4) option years. Anticipated start date for the base period is July 1, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offers are due by 10:00 AM MST on June 10, 2026, submitted via email to Ms. Patricia Barth (patricia.j.barth3.civ@army.mil).

• Evaluation Criteria: The following criteria will be used:

  1. Signed Addendum 1, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, and any amendments posted to beta.sam.gov.
  2. Resume indicating the Priest is an ordained Catholic Priest by the Roman Catholic Church and endorsed by the Archdiocese of Military Services (AMS).
  3. Written proof of faculties for all personnel and a completed background check per DoDI 1402.5.
  4. Compliance with Minimum Requirements for the Pastoral Care of Catholic Personnel.
  5. A copy of the offeror's FAR & DFARS Report from sam.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.

• This requirement is being solicited under NAICS code 813110 and is set-aside 100% for Small Businesses.

• Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• No response will be provided to technical questions.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide non-personnel services for Catholic Priest support to the Fort Bliss Catholic population, ensuring the free exercise of religion for military personnel, family members, and authorized civilians.

• Provide ordained Catholic Priest services, including regular and special Catholic masses, sacraments, and confessions.

• Services are to be performed in accordance with Roman Catholic Church guidelines, AMS Priests' Manual, Army Regulation 165-1, Army Pamphlet 165-18, and Installation Chaplain Policies.

• The contractor shall not exercise supervision or control over contract service providers; they are accountable solely to the Contractor.

• Services are to be performed only when Unit Ministry Team members, DA Civilians, or volunteers are unable to perform them.

• Workdays and hours will vary based on the approved Calendar of Events and tasks, potentially including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP) to be developed and maintained by the Contractor.

• Government will evaluate performance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Performance standards are detailed in Technical Exhibit 1 (Performance Requirements Summary).

• Specific tasks include attending planning meetings, providing resumes and background checks, conducting weekend and weekday masses, Holy Day masses, Penance services, special masses, advising the Garrison Chaplain, maintaining a work log, and submitting invoices.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

  • Base Year: 01JUN2026 to 31MAY2027
  • Option Years 1-4: 01JUN2027 to 31MAY2031
  • Potential six-month extension: 01JUN2031 to 01DEC2031

• Place of Performance: Primarily at Fort Bliss, TX, with potential services at White Sands Missile Range.

• Contractor must be a Catholic, confirmed and in good standing, with 2 years of experience with Catholic programming.

• Experience in military chapel programs is preferred.

• Contractor personnel must possess the ability to communicate effectively in English (Level 3 ILR).

• Security Requirements: AT Level I training, iWATCH training, OPSEC Level 1 training, and background checks are required for contractor employees.

• Physical Security: Contractor is responsible for safeguarding government equipment and property, including key control and lock combination procedures.

• Combat Trafficking in Person policy compliance is required.