RFO 13 Single Source DF - Catholic Priest Services FY27.pdf

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Determination and Findings for a Single-Source Acquisition (RFO Part 13)

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

SUBJECT: Determination and Findings

Single-Source Acquisition for Catholic Priest Services

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity:

Agency: Department of the Air Force - US Air Force

Contracting Activity: 22 CONS/PKA

Purchase Request Number: Not Available

2. Nature and Description of the Action Being Approved:

This Determination and Findings (D&F) authorize the solicitation from a single source, Catholic Diocese of Wichita, for the acquisition of Roman Catholic priest services in support of McConnell Air Force Base Chapel Catholic Community. Required services include scheduled masses, reconciliation, pastoral support, designated office hours, Holy Days of Obligation, special liturgies, rites, memorial services, funerals, and other authorized chapel support requirements. The total estimated value of this acquisition is $280,000, which is at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). This action will be conducted using the procedures set forth in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 13, Simplified

3. Citation of Applicable Statutory and/or Regulatory Authority:

The authority for this action is RFO 13.101(b), which permits soliciting from a single source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

4. Findings:

These findings detail the specific circumstances and facts that support the determination.

The Government requires non-personal Roman Catholic priest services to support the McConnell AFB Chapel Catholic community. The requirement includes an ordained Roman Catholic priest who is in good ecclesiastical standing; possess the required authorization to minister within the Diocese of Wichita; meets applicable Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, endorsement requirements; is eligible for installation access; is available to perform the required schedule of services; and can provide continuity of services if the initially assigned priest becomes unavailable. The Catholic Diocese of Wichita is the only known responsible source reasonably available to meet the Government's complete requirement. The Diocese is able to provide a qualified priest, verify ecclesiastical standing, coordinate required local authorization for ministry, and support continuity of sacramental services. Although other sources were identified during market research, these did not demonstrate the ability to meet the complete ecclesiastical authorization, qualified-priest availability, installation-access, and continuity-of-service requirements. Therefore, soliciting from the Catholic Diocese of Wichita as a single source is justified under RFO 13.101(b).

Market research was conducted on June 10, 2026 through October 22, 2026

The Government conducted market research through review of mandatory sources, available enterprise-level contract vehicles, SAM.gov, GSA eLibrary, the Dynamic Small Business Search, and RFI/ Sources Sought outreach. The Government also coordinated with Chapel Corps leadership and the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, as applicable, to validate ecclesiastical requirements.

Although additional services were identified, no other source demonstrated the ability to meet the Government's complete requirement for an authorized, qualified, and available Roman Catholic priest with continuity-of-service capability.

5. Determination:

Based on the findings detailed above, I hereby determine that the circumstances of this contract action make only one source reasonably available to satisfy the Government's needs. Therefore, a single-source acquisition under the authority of RFO 13.101(b) is justified and in the best interest of the Government.

6. Expiration Date:

This is a D&F for an individual contract action; therefore, an expiration date is not applicable.

Contracting Officer

22 CONS

Determination and Findings for a Single-Source Acquisition (RFO Part 13)

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

SUBJECT: Determination and Findings

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity:

2. Nature and Description of the Action Being Approved:

3. Citation of Applicable Statutory and/or Regulatory Authority:

The authority for this action is RFO 13.101(b), which permits soliciting from a single source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

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4. Findings:

These findings detail the specific circumstances and facts that support the determination.

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5. Determination:

Based on the findings detailed above, I hereby determine that the circumstances of this contract action make only one source reasonably available to satisfy the Government's needs. Therefore, a single-source acquisition under the authority of RFO 13.101(b) is justified and in the best interest of the Government.

6. Expiration Date:

This is a D&F for an individual contract action; therefore, an expiration date is not applicable.

Contracting Officer This Determination and Findings (D&F) authorize the solicitation from a single source, Catholic Diocese of Wichita, for the acquisition of Roman Catholic priest services in support of McConnell Air Force Base Chapel Catholic Community. Required services include scheduled masses, reconciliation, pastoral support, designated office hours, Holy Days of Obligation, special liturgies, rites, memorial services, funerals, and other authorized chapel support requirements. The total estimated value of this acquisition is $280,000, which is at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). This action will be conducted using the procedures set forth in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.