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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 Scope. This requirement is for Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, NC Command Chaplains Office Catholic Priest. The Command Chaplain's Office has the mission to develop the spiritual and personal readiness of operating forces, their families and the Camp Lejeune community through ministries, pastoral care, provision, facilitation through the free exercise of religion.

2.0 Place of Performance. Base Chaplain's Office, Building 67, MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Chapel, Building 17, MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

3.0 Period of Performance (POP). The POP is for a twelve (12) month base period and four - twelve (12) month option periods to be exercised at Government's discretion.

Period of Performance Start Date-End Date

Base Period 01 July 2026- 30 June 2027

Option Period One 01 July 2027- 30 June 2028

Option Period Two 01 July 2028- 30 June 2029

Option Period Three 01 July 2029- 30 June 2030

Option Period Four 01 July 2030- 30 June 2031

4.0 Qualifications. The Contractor Officer has determined the Catholic Priest cannot be met without the following Education /Experience/Credentials/Qualifications for the service to be performed.

a) Must be a US citizen.

b) Have a Master of Divinity or Master of Theology from an accredited school of theology. Provide Masters Certification.

c) Must have a minimum of (four) 4 years of pastoral experience.

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d) Shall be a priest in good standing with a Diocesan Bishop or Religious Community and have written permission to take a contract position. Shall provide permission letter.

e) Shall obtain approval and Letter of Endorsement from the Archbishop of the Military Services USA. Shall provide Letter.

f) Shall demonstrate reliability, good relational skills and the ability to serve on an ecumenical ministry team.

g) Shall be able to read, write, and articulate the English language fluently and be understood not only from the pulpit but also in pastoral counseling opportunities with service members and their families.

h) Shall demonstrate keen ability to develop leaders.

i) Shall be able to multi-task and keep duties and programs running smoothly.

j) Shall be flexible and adjust on short notice and demands.

k) Possess managerial, organizational and leadership ability commensurate with responsibilities for administration of a complete religious education and sacramental preparation program.

l) Shall have an expert knowledge of Catholic doctrines, ideas, liturgy, sacraments, church history, customs, practices, and organization of the Roman Catholic Church.

m) Must be able to display leadership abilities to manage multiple ministries and organizations within the chapel community (i.e.

Catholic women of the chapel, Knights of Columbus, etc.).

5.0 Contractor Responsibilities. The object of this contract is to secure the services of a Roman Catholic Priest to provide faith-specific religious ministry to authorized personnel, oversight of the Roman Catholic portion of the Command Religious Program and advising the Command Chaplain. The contractor shall perform services at the Saint Francis Xavier Chapel, office spaces, and other places as determined by the MCI East-MCB Camp Lejeune Command Chaplain.

5.1 Normal Duty Hours. The Contractor is responsible for providing performance/services, between the following days/hours.

Monday Only on Holy Days

Tuesday Only on Holy Days

Wednesday 0800-1600

Thursday 0800-1600

Friday 0800-1600

Saturday 1100-1900

Sunday 0700-1500

5.2 General Tasks:

a) Coordination and direction of Catholic Ministry.

b) Celebration of Mass every Weekend, on approved workdays and on Holy Days of Obligation, as outlined by section 5.4.

c) Administer the Sacraments of Penance and Anointing of the Sick as schedule and/or required.

d) Conduct Funerals and Memorial Services for the Catholic Faith Group.

e) Conduct Pre-Baptism Classes and Baptisms.

f) Conduct Pre-Marriage Classes and Weddings.

g) Assist in the preparation of annulment process.

h) Oversee the Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education and oversee the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Program

(OCIA).

i) Attend and oversee the Chapel Council Advisory Meetings.

j) Offer spiritual, marital, crisis management counseling, and suicide prevention intervention.

k) Maintain office hours during the week to meet with and counsel parishioners, as outlined in section 5.1.

l) Attend weekly staff meetings Wednesday 0900, or as required.

5.3 Specific Tasks:

a) Oversee and facilitate a program of Religious Education (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) for grades K thru 12. This includes sacramental preparation for First Penance, First Eucharist and Confirmation.

b) Administer documentation and certificates incident to receiving particular sacraments and submit all records to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

c) Provide Adult Educational opportunities in the form of Scripture Studies, Catholic Enrichment, and/or Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.

d) Coordinate Liturgical Preparation with Director of Music for Sunday Liturgy and special seasonal celebrations.

e) Recruit and train liturgical ministers: lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, hospitality ministers and altar servers.

f) Oversee the publishing of a weekly Sunday Bulletin that contains liturgy information for the day, ministers, and special events.

g) Liaison with the Command Religious Program (CRP) to execute Chapel outreach programs that are beneficial for the Catholic Community but not necessarily faith specific. (i.e. Cookouts, Harvest Fest, VBS, etc...)

h) May serve as the Catholic Sub-Account Representative in the event of no volunteer or Catholic Chaplain permanently assigned, and shall complete all appropriate tasks as outlined by SECNAVINST 7010.6 (series).

5.4 Roman Catholic Mass:

a) Weekdays Catholic Mass 1145, or as required.

b) Saturday Catholic Mass 1700, or as required.

c) Sunday Catholic Masses 0800 and 1100, or as required.

5.5 Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Schedule:

a) A minimum of one (1) hour of scheduled confession shall be offered immediately prior to the Saturday Vigil Mass each week.

b) A minimum of 30 minutes of scheduled confession shall be offered prior to the Friday Weekday Mass.

c) The contractor will make themselves available to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) upon appointment.

d) Shall provide additional opportunities during the liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent.

e) All confession times will be published in the weekly bulletin, online and posted in the chapel entrance.

f) Changes require written approval of the Command Chaplain.

6.0 Invoice and Payment Information.

6.1 The contractor is required to register and create an account on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website for access to the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) module. The contractor will submit invoices through WAWF for services provided. After an invoice is submitted and accepted/certified the contractor will receive electronic payment for their services.

6.2 There will be twelve (12) monthly invoices submitted for the requirement during each POP.

6.3 The contractor shall provide monthly verified time sheets to the Command Chaplain's Office no later than the fifth day of the following month. Invoices cannot be certified without the verified time sheets. The Government is not responsible for paying any late fees arising from the contractor's failure to deliver a verified time sheet on time.

6.4 The contractor is required to file an invoice no later than the fifth day of the following month.

7.0 Budgetary and Report Requirements.

7.1 The contractor shall, by 1 May of each year, provide an operating budget for the next fiscal year based upon projected program requirements. All materials purchased (expendable and durable) will remain the property of the Command Religious Program.

7.2 The contractor shall, by 1 August of each year, develop and submit "Proposed Objectives and Milestones (PO&M)" to the Command Chaplain for the next fiscal year.

7.3 The contractor shall collect weekly program status reports from the CDRE, oversee the Chapel Advisory Group, and attend Catholic community events.

8.0 Staffing.

8.1 The work week to provide the required services is forty (40) hours.

8.2 Temporary Substitutions. The contractor shall, after consultation with the Command Chaplain (or his or her designated representative), and with his or her concurrence, provide a qualified non-active-duty substitute to render the services specified in this contract whenever it is necessary for the contractor to be absent. The substitute must meet all qualifications listed in section

4.0 and possess approval/faculties of the Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA. Active-duty Chaplains may only be utilized for substitution in rare emergencies and with the prior approval of the Command Chaplain. The contractor shall directly compensate the non-active-duty substitute. Absence without an adequate substitute may be cause for breach of contract termination for cause.

8.3 Permanent Substitutions. For non-emergency situations, should it become necessary for the contractor's personnel to leave the position covered by this contract, a permanent substitution shall be done. Official notice of pending departure must be given at least 14 days in advance of leaving. The contractor shall provide a qualified person to take over the duties required by this contract within 14 days of receiving a notice of leaving. The new person to perform the work shall meet all the qualifications in the contract and be approved by both the Command Chaplain and the Contracting Officer prior to the end of performance by the contractor's employee. Failure to adhere to this requirement will result in a default termination and negative performance reporting. Emergency situations (e.g. death or serious illness) will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

8.4 Leave Policy. The contractor is limited to 14 annual vacation days, five (5) professional development/training days and five

(5) pilgrimage/retreat days per year. All requested time off must be submitted at least 14 days in advance to the Command Chaplain. Failure to adhere to this requirement will result in a default termination and negative performance reporting.

9.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

9.1 Purpose. This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) has been developed to provide the standard of surveillance for monitoring the Contractor' s performance of services. The designated Government point of contact will serve as the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) and will use this QASP to ensure the contractor is conforming to the PWS requirements.

9.2 Performance Standards. The QASP provides a systematic method to evaluate the service the Contractor is required to furnish.

The Government POC will assess the Contractor's performance to ensure the Contractor is performing up to the specified standards. The performance standards for this PWS are stated in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) included in this QASP. The standards are subjective for this requirement.

9.3 Management and Oversight. The QASP is based on the premise that the Contractor and not the Government, is responsible for the management and any Quality Control (QC) action required to meet the terms of the contract. The performance requirements recognize that the Contractor is not a perfect manager, and that unforeseen requirements and uncontrollable problems do occur.

Good management and use of an adequate Quality Control Plan will allow the Contractor to operate within specific performance requirements. QASPs are designed to be objective, fair, and consistent in evaluating Contractor performance against the provided standards. The Contractor's QC plan will be reviewed and approved prior to contract award.

9.4 Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs). AQLs have been established in the PRS and provide performance standards that the Contractor will meet in performing the contract.

9.5 Primary Method of Surveillance/Evaluation. The Government POC will perform the evaluation based on using inspections and customer feedback information.

9.6 Notification. The Government POC will notify the Contracting Officer (KO), in writing, of unacceptable quality levels. The KO will promptly provide written notification of discrepancies as they occur, or immediately if the situation significantly affects the well-being of the project. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to respond, in writing, to each discrepancy.

9.7 Response. The Contractor shall provide a written response to the cause and the corrective action to prevent recurrence within two (2) working days after receipt of KO's notification. The Contractor shall cite specific quality assurance program procedures or new procedures instituted to prevent recurrence.

10.0 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The performance standards for this PWS are stated in the PRS below.

Performance Objective Performance Requirement

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Surveillance Method

Provide Roman Catholic Mass 5.4 95% Inspection

Perform additional sacramental and emergency ministrations

5.2, 5.3 95% Inspection

Provide pastoral care/counseling and spiritual support

5.1, 5.2 95% Inspection

Accomplish necessary administrative tasks 5.2 95% Inspection

Absences/ Leave 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 100% Inspection

10.1 If services do not conform to the contract requirements the Government may require the contractor to perform the service again in conformity with contract requirements, at no additional cost to the government. When the defect(s) in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may:

10.2 Require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements.

11.0 Government Furnished Property and Services.

11.1 The contractor is authorized an office space and basic office equipment necessary to fulfill this contract. The Government retains full custody of all furnishings and equipment provided to the contractor. The contractor shall assume financial liability for all missing equipment.

11.2 The contractor is permitted the use of the Government vehicle when performing official duties required by this contract.

Operation of the Government's vehicle is restricted to the local area. The contractor shall have in his possession, while using the vehicle, a memorandum authorizing their use of the vehicle that is required by the Provost Marshal's Office.

11.3 The Base Chaplain's Office is not responsible for paying moving expenses, or paid vacation time that is not covered by a temporary fill in Priest.

12.0 Government Technical Representative. The Technical Representative for the Government will monitor the contractor's performance to ensure completed services are done in accordance with this performance work statement.

12.1 Performs surveillance and inspection of services required under this contract. The Technical Representative Responsibilities.

determines the adequacy of Contractor performance per contract specifications; acts as the point-of-contact to ensure compliance with contract performance requirements; and advises the Contract Administrator of any factors that may cause work performance delays. The Technical Representative cannot authorize deviations from contract requirements and specifications. The Technical Representative information is provided below:

Government Technical Representative: To be determined at time of contract award.

12.2 The Contracting Officer (KO) is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of the contract.

The contractor shall not consider any order, statement, or conduct by Government personnel who visit the contractor's facility/job site or in any other manner communicate with contractor personnel during performance of this requirement as a change to the terms and conditions of the contract. The contractor shall not comply with any order (verbal or written), direction, or request of any government personnel unless it is issued, in writing, by the KO. In the event the contractor or contractor personnel effect any change to this requirement by direction of any individual other than the KO will have done so without authority and shall bear all costs associated with such change.

13.0 Base Access. The Contractor Vetting Office is located in building 818 which is adjacent to the Camp Lejeune Main Gate on Holcomb Boulevard. Office hours are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and holidays.

Contractors and other personnel requiring access credentials will be vetted/screened through building 818 only.

Contractor Vetting Office (Appointments or Questions): (910) 450-5977

Contractor Vetting Office Fax: (910) 450-0289

Taxi Vetting: (910) 449-4208

13.1 Access Requirements. Contractors will either receive a DBIDS credential or temporary pass, depending upon the length of time they require access to the installation. A DBIDS credential is issued to individuals requiring access for 61 days or more. A temporary pass is issued to individuals requiring access for 60 days or less. Contract specifications determine the length of pass.

Contractors will report to the Contractor Vetting Office (CVO), building 818, adjacent to the Main Gate on Holcomb Boulevard.

To confirm their access requirements, undergo a background check, and receive their credential/pass. Normal CVO hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.

13.2 Contractors must provide:

a) Appropriate identification (ID) documents

b) Government Contract

c) Letter of Authorization

d) Appropriate Sponsor's Information

e) Vehicle Registration and Insurance

13.3 Appropriate Identification Documents. Contractors will provide two valid, original forms of ID for the purpose of identity proofing to receive a DBIDS credential or a Temporary Pass. One form of ID must be from the list below, the second form can be from the list below, or it can be a social security card or birth certificate.

13.4 Acceptable IDs:

a) U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card

b) Permanent Resident Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card, or "Green Card" (Form I-551)

c) Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa

d) Foreign passport with a current arrival-departure record, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 bearing the same name as the passport, and containing an endorsement of the alien's non-immigrant status indicating that status authorizes the alien to work for the employer.

e) Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-766).

f) In the case of a non-immigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer, a foreign passport with a Form I-94 or Form I-94A, bearing the same name as the passport, and containing an endorsement of the alien's non-immigrant status, as long as the endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restrictions or limitations identified on the form.

g) Driver's license or ID card issued by a state or outlying territory of the U.S., provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address.

h) ID card issued by Federal, state, or local government agencies, provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address.

i) School ID card with a photograph.

j) U.S. military or draft record.

k) U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card or TWIC.

l) Native American tribal document.

13.5 Government Contract. Contractors must provide a copy of the prime contract with the government and all subcontracts, as applicable. For example, a subcontractor must provide a copy of their prime's contract with the government and a copy of their contract with the prime, both referencing the prime's contract number.

13.6 Letter of Authorization. Contractors must provide a Letter of Authorization on company letterhead referencing the applicable contract(s) and identifying the requesting individual as an authorized employee of the awarded company along with the employee's required access days and times (i.e. M-F, 0600-1700, etc).

13.7 Approved Sponsor's Information. The DBIDS system requires a sponsor to be identified for each credential and temporary pass prior to issuance. The sponsor must be active military or government civilian with a CAC. Government contractors are not approved sponsors. The sponsor's EDIPI and must be supplied to register in the system. The sponsor should be from the Government entity awarding the contract of supervising the work.

13.8 Vehicle Registration and Insurance. Contractors driving on the installation must provide an original vehicle registration document. Copies of registration are only accepted for company owned fleet vehicles. Proof of insurance is also required. A declaration page is required for insurance originating outside the state of North Carolina. Out of state insurance must meet North Carolina minimums of $30k per person, $60k per accident, and $25k property damage.

13.9 Vehicle Inspections. All commercial vehicles must be inspected each time they enter the installation. Inspections for Camp Lejeune are conducted at the Piney Green Gate, Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. and at the Sneads Ferry Gate 24/7.

MCAS New River inspections are conducted at the Curtis Gate 24/7. Drivers have an approved access credential prior to MUST being inspected and allowed access. Delivery drivers without an access credential can show a bill of lading in lieu of a government contract but must provide other required documents identified above at the CVO to receive a pass. Delivery drivers with a TWIC only need to present the TWIC and bill of lading at the commercial vehicle inspection lane to be granted access.

13.10 Denial of Access. An individual will be denied access to the installation for any of the below listed reasons:

a) On a National Terrorist Watch List

b) Illegally present in the US

c) The subject to an outstanding warrant or criminal summons

d) Has knowingly submitted an employment questionnaire with false or fraudulent information

e) Has been issued a debarment order and is currently banned from any military installation

f) A prisoner on a work-release program or currently on felony probation/parole

g) A registered sex offender

h) Membership within the previous 10 years in any organization that advocated the overthrow of the US Government or affiliated with any gang activity

i) Is pending any felony charge

j) Has been convicted of any felony within the last 10 years

k) Has multiple (three or more) misdemeanor criminal convictions for offenses to include, but not limited to:

1) Drug offenses

2) Offenses of violence

3) Weapons offenses including those where the weapon was used as either the means of the violence or threat of violence

4) Larceny/theft

l) Any reason the Installation Commander deems reasonable for good order and discipline

13.11 Denial / Appeal. All personnel denied access will submit a letter (on their company letterhead) to the Marine Corps Installations East - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Inspector General's Office with appropriate documentation requesting consideration for access. Ensure all circumstances have been explained when submitting an appeal.

- Submit appeal letter to:

Commanding General, Attn: Command Inspector General, PSC Box 20005, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0005

14.0 Contract Administration.

14.1 Except as specified in subsection 14.3 below, no order, statement, or conduct of government personnel who visit the Contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicate with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the "Changes" clause of this contract.

14.2 The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction, or request of government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the KO or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

14.3 A Contracting Officer (KO) for MCB Camp Lejeune, NC, is the only person authorized to approve changes of the requirements of this contract and, notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the KOs. In the event the Contractor effects any changes at the direction of any person other than a designated KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority, and no adjustment will be made.

14.4 The contract is administered by MCIEAST RCO, Camp Lejeune, NC.

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Solicitation M6700126Q0020 Questions and Answers

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SOLICITATION M6700126Q0020 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Questions and answers are as follows:

Question 1: Can a small business serve as the prime contractor while the qualified Catholic Priest serves an employee, independent contractor, or subcontractor of the small business?

Answer 1: No; only a qualified Roman Catholic Priest is eligible to compete for this requirement, due to the requirements of the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA (AMS); AMS will not endorse Priests serving as employees of or contractors/subcontractors for a third-party agency.

Question 2: Can the unit of issue be changed from monthly to biweekly?

Answer 2: No, the unit of issue will not be changed from monthly.

Question 3: Do vacation days include regular days off or only duty days when calculating how many days of vacation have been used?

Answer 3: Regular days off (RDO) are not counted in the use of vacation days - i.e., if the vacation period is Sunday to Wednesday, and Monday and Tuesday are RDOs, then vacation days would only need to be used for Sunday and Wednesday.

Question 4: Are vacation days paid?

Answer 4: Vacation days are paid if the Contractor has an approved substitute priest for the requested time-off.

Question 5: How many hours are expected each week? The schedule listed in section 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) shows 35 hours, while section 8.1 states 40 hours.

Answer 5: The schedule is for 40 hours per week, and updates to the schedule listed in section 5.1 will be included with this amendment.

Question 6: Section 5.0 of the PWS reads "secure the officers of a Roman Catholic Priest," should it be "secure the services of a Roman Catholic Priest?"

Answer 6: Yes, the statement in section 5.0 should read "secure the services of a Roman Catholic Priest," and updates will be made to that section of the PWS with this amendment.

Question 7: How should pricing be entered on the solicitation?

Answer 7: When responding to the solicitation, the pricing entered should be the monthly amount in the "Unit Price" column and the total amount for the period ("year") in the "Amount" column for each line item.

NO FURTHER QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS SOLICITATION.

MCB CAMP LEJEUNE, BLDG 1212 PSC BOX 20004

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC 28542-0004

UNITED STATES

Leonard Polous, Email: leonard.a.polous.civ@usmc.mil Telephone: 9104511256 AdminBy:

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