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STATEMENT OF WORK

ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST

General Requirements:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Medical Center Devens, located at 42 Patton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 is soliciting for the acquisition of a Roman Catholic Priest Services.

Description of Services to be Performed:

Services of a professional, ordained Catholic Priest(s) to perform Catholic services for the Religious Services Department at the Federal Medical Center and at the Federal Prison Camp, Devens. This will include conducting Sunday Catholic Mass on a weekly basis, hearing confessions by Catholic inmates, and conducting Catholic Mass on Special Holy Days of Obligation according to the Catholic Religious Calendar.

General Topics for Roman Catholic Contractors:

1. Articles of Faith (Nicene and Apostles Creed)

2. Catholic Morality

3. Sacraments

4. Days of Obligation and Sunday Worship

5. Understanding Sacred Scripture

6. Annual Lectionary Readings

7. Christian Living

8. The Place of Devotion in the Life of Catholics

9. Seasons of the Church Year

10. Veneration of Saints

11. Adoration Reserved for God Alone

12. Celebration of the Eucharist (ritual practices)

13. Ecumenism

14. Understanding Sin

15. Reconciliation

16. The Role of the Family in Catholic Life

17. Spirituality

18. The Disciplines of the Church (Fasting, etc.)

19. Sacraments

20. Catholic Social Teachings

Place of Performance:

Services will be performed at the Federal Medical Center, 42 Patton Road, Devens, Massachusetts, 01432. The satellite camp is located .5 miles from the institution on Patton Rd.

Schedule of Services:

The contract priest is expected to participate in institution scheduled Roman Catholic Mass, on a mutually agreeable basis, each week. Each week, the contract priest will provide one hour Mass at FPC first. Upon completion of Mass at FPC, the contract priest will go to FMC for one hour Mass at FMC. The contract priest will provide Catholic Mass at both locations for the total of two hours each week. Each Mass is considered one service (SV), (SF1449, pg4, unit of measurement).

Supplies:

If approved by the FAC-COR, the Contractor, at no additional expense to the Government, may provide supplies or equipment to facilitate required services. These supplies must be approved by the FAC-COR prior to introduction into the facility. Additional approvals may be required in order to allow these items to be authorized inside the facility. All entrance procedures involving the entry of supplies must be followed accordingly. All other routine supplies will be supplied by the institution upon request.

Qualifications:

Respondent must:

1. Provide an Ordained Catholic Priest

Additional Requirements:

All quoters must provide the following with their quote.

1. Per BOP 2852.237-71 (page 19 of the SF1449) Two letters of reference: The letters must be written by non-family members who can attest to the skills, credibility, and integrity based on an established relationship at least five years.

2. One letter of endorsement: The letter must be written on the organization’s letterhead and must include an original signature of the religious organization’s authorized endorser, date signed, states how long that organization has known and also attest capabilities to provide services for the prison.

3. Copy of ordination certificate.

4. and , or a letter from the endorser stating that the priest is a member in good standing of his local diocese/church.

5. BP-A0660 Criminal History Check.

6. BP-A0778 Credentials of Religious Services Contractor.

All information provided will be reviewed by BOP staff. Quoters may be required to submit additional documents for review and/or be interviewed by BOP staff.

Quoters failing to submit any of the required documents or participate in an interview (if required) will be removed from further consideration for award. Quoters providing unfavorable responses to the credentials form, or in the interview, may be ineligible for award.

Period of Performance:

The period of the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) will consist of 1 base year with 4 option years.

Base Year: June 1st, 2021 through May 31st, 2022 Option Year 1: June 1st, 2022 through May 31st, 2023 Option Year 2: June 1st, 2023 through May 31st, 2024 Option Year 3: June 1st, 2024 through May 31st, 2025 Option Year 4: June 1st, 2025 through May 31st, 2026

The following terms and conditions are mandatory per FAR 13.303-3:

1. Description of agreement: the contractor shall provide services, described in this contract, if and when requested by the contracting officer (or the authorized representative of the contracting officer/COR) during a specified period and within a stipulated aggregate amount, if any.

2. Extent of obligation: The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under this BPA. FMC Devens will only pay for services rendered.

3. Purchase Limitations: Only the contracting officer will issue a BPA call.

4. Individuals authorized under the BPA: Only the Contracting Officer or designated COR shall request services.

5. Delivery tickets: N/A

6. Invoices: Invoices shall include: A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all services made during a billing period, identifying all the services covered therein, stating their total dollar value. All invoices will include-Vendor Name, Invoice Date, Quantity and price of services.

Institution Security:

The contractor must qualify for entry into the facility. The contractor will not have a need for general movement around the facility. The contractor will adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates.

The contractor shall attend an orientation program prior to assuming institution involvement.

Reimbursement to the incumbent of time spent in Institution Security Orientation or other periodic security related training will be at the contract rate, prorated hourly.

All contract personnel providing services within the confines of the FMC Devens shall have a complete background investigation conducted in accordance with BOP Program Statement 3732.01 “BOP Identifications and Background Investigation.” This background investigation will be conducted initially and recur every five (5) years for the duration of the contractor’s service.

Continued service is contingent upon a favorable adjudication. The background investigation includes but is not limited to a comprehensive check of the contractor’s criminal and financial history. The contractor shall voucher potential employees through reference and employment checks. All Contractor employees/subcontractors who will enter the FMC Devens to perform services shall be required to attend a four-hour institution orientation course held at the FMC or a mutually acceptable site.

A refresher orientation must be completed annually. The Contractor’s costs for contract staff to attend this training shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The COR will be responsible for scheduling training for all applicable contract staff.

The following investigative procedures will be applied and appropriate forms completed before an individual is permitted inside the institution SEE BPAP 13.103(b):

• (1) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check;

• (2) Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306);

• (3) FD-258 (fingerprint check);

• (4) Law Enforcement Agency checks;

• (5) Vouchering of Employers;

• (6) Employment Resume;

• (7) Completed Contractor Pre-employment Questionnaire;

• (8) Release of Information;

• (9) Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (SF-85 for Low Risk, SF-85P for above low risk);

• (10) Credit Check, if applicable;

• (11) Urinalysis, if applicable.