M6700126ZZ0012 PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

for

MCAS NEW RIVER CATHOLIC DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. BACKGROUND.

Marine Corps Air Station New River Chapel provides more than 300 divine services and more than 100 religious education classes annually, as well as hosting a variety of life skills workshops and seminars, professional military education, and spiritual fitness events. The mission of the Command Religious Program (CRP) on the installation is to support the free exercise of religion and attend to the sacred, spiritual, and moral aspects of life, in order to strengthen faith, develop character, heighten spiritual fitness, enhance resilience, and promote core values and virtues so that Marines, Sailors, and their families may best serve their country. The Command Religious Program (CRP) has a requirement for a Catholic Director of Religious Education to facilitate their purposes and objectives.

Mission: Per MCTP 3-30D the Marine Corps supports the delivery of RM. Neither CRPs nor the responsibility for meeting religious needs of personnel belong to chaplains or RMT personnel.

Commanders are responsible for meeting the religious needs of their Marines and Sailors whether or not they have a chaplain serving under their command. Commanders are responsible for soliciting the expert advice and supervision of the CRP that policy requires.

The Religious Ministry Team (RMT) is the commander’s resource for the delivery of RM. Chaplains, RPs, and other designated command members (e.g., Marine chaplain assistants, civilian contract staff, appointed lay leaders, volunteers), as required, form the RMT a number of Religious services contributing to and ensuring the readiness and welfare of Marines and to facilitate the purposes and objectives of the CRP designated by the Commanding Officer. Additionally, the CRP provides integral support to tenant training and 2D Marine Air Wing units to ensure their ability to project power. In a budget constrained environment, where Marine Corps Installations often carry an outsized risk burden, the ability of Marine Corps Installations to continue to provide readiness to FMF tenant commands is under pressure.

2. GENERAL GUIDANCE.

2.1 The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will work with the Contractor pursuant to the scope of the tasks defined in the PWS. The COR is not authorized to direct the Contractor or take any actions that would change the contract or commit the Government in any way.

2.2 CONTRACTOR'S UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and specifications. If the Contractor deviates from contract requirements and specifications without approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR and/or the CONTRACTING OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

2.3 The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Status Report (MSR), and additional reports as required by the Government. At the onset of a project, the Government will provide a detailed requirement. The Contractor shall produce a schedule in the MSR that outlines the steps to take and a timeline to completion. Upon acceptance and approval by the Government, the Contractor shall meet the schedule and forecasted delivery date of all deliverables by taking all reasonable measures to fulfill the requirement. The Contractor will provide the COR with an annual summary of analysis and recommendations related to background, objectives, assumptions, and specific results in the form of a Final Technical Report (FTR) prior to the expiration of the Period of Performance (PoP).

3. TASKS.

3.1 The contractor shall provide Catholic Director of Religious Education (DRE) service necessary to support the Catholic Religious Education Program and the mission of the CRP The Government will determine the format on a task-by-task basis.

3.1.1 Leverage contemporary approaches to RE and maintain an in-depth understanding of the latest developments in Catholic RE curriculum, standards, and best practices.

3.1.2 Evaluate the requirements/needs for a comprehensive program for Catholic RE, to include current programming effectiveness and develop initiatives to meet objectives defined by the Command Chaplain, Contract Priest, and Catholic Chapel Advisory Group (CAG) Chair. The contractor will make recommendations regarding curriculum, recruitment and engagement of volunteers, and the needs of authorized users. The final choice of curriculum will be determined by the MCAS NR Command Chaplain.

3.1.3 The contractor will make recommendations regarding curriculum, recruitment and engagement of volunteers, and the needs of authorized users. The final choice of curriculum will be determined by the MCAS NR Command Chaplain.

3.1.4 Design a calendar of Religious Education events to support the Catholic community’s religious requirements and expectations as determined by the Catholic CAG Chair. The contractor will maintain a schedule depicting the dates, times, and locations for classes, workshops, seminars, and volunteer training.

3.1.5 The contractor shall be prepared to provide instruction to children, youth, and adults.

4. DELIVERABLES INCLUDE:

4.1. Refine and expand the mathematical optimization model, tying Air Station installation functions to tenant unit readiness, utilizing non-authoritative/authoritative data and data normalization for employment on the government network.

4.2 Create timely and relevant publicity for Catholic RE programming. All publicity will be routed through the MCAS NR Command Chaplain before posting.

4.3 Develop a course of action to train and equip volunteers for effective and accurate teaching of Catholic doctrine, to include child welfare and safety requirements, teaching methods, and the use of prescribed equipment and materials.

4.4 The contractor is responsible for volunteer recruitment and training to ensure well-trained and adequate volunteer staffing. Coordinate with the Command Chaplain to ensure scheduling conflicts are mitigated.

4.5 Provide monthly data to the Command Chaplain on attendance and themes of study for all Catholic RE events, classes, etc.

4.6 Advise the Command Chaplain on all program materials or supplies needed for a specific study or RE event. The contractor will maintain up-to-date accountability of all RE materials and equipment on-hand. See paragraph 7 for details.

4.7 Provide the essential organization, structure, and guidance (to include recruitment and training of volunteers) for all ages of the Catholic community. The contractor shall be prepared to provide instruction to children, youth, and adults.

All products developed on behalf of the Government are to be provided, documented, stored on government networks, and owned by the government and will be appropriately protected and firewalled.

5. PERFORMANCE LOCATION.

MCAS New River will provide on-site workspaces and work will be conducted on site and remotely.

6. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.

On day one of the contract full-up performance, the Contractor shall possess the necessary training, qualifications, experience, and clearances to accomplish all tasks identified in this PWS. The necessary minimum qualifications are as follows:

(1) Possess a minimum of 2 years prior experience as a Catholic religious educator, i.e., Catholic Director of Religious Education, Lead Sunday School Teacher, or teaching in a Catholic school.

(2) Must be a certified by the Archdiocese for the Military Services as a Catechist.

(3) The contractor shall be proficient with the suite of Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint. The contractor shall have an advanced proficiency with commonly used software applications.

(4) Have the ability to recruit, train, supervise and mentor volunteers.

(5) A minimum of 1-year prior experience working with children and young adults.

(6) Experience working with the military community Chapel is favorable.

(7) The ability to work in a pluralistic environment is required. This includes respect for faith group differences and tolerance for diversity in a military community. The contractor must provide evidence of a basic 50 state background check certifying they are not a felon or on any state’s sex offender list.

7. NON-PERSONNEL SERVICES.

The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. The contractor is responsible for the management of its employees. The Government will guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) immediately.

8. SECURITY.

8.1 Security shall be in accordance with Non‐National Industrial Security Program (NON‐NISP) procedure in accordance with Department of the Navy Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 and DoD Standardized Investigation Request Procedures. The Government will conduct an investigation for all Contractor personnel requiring access to an installation, who require a Common Access Card (CAC) and access the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN).

8.2 The Government Security Manager will submit a Standard Form 85 through the National Background Investigation System’s Electronic Application (e-App) for a CAC and access to the MCEN. The Government Security Manager will submit required fingerprints for a Contractor requiring this Non‐NISP process. The Government Security Manager will notify the COR once the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has completed the initial background check. All issues regarding derogatory background investigation information shall be addressed between the Government Security Manager, Contractor, and COR. The Contractor shall maintain a current, favorably adjudicated background investigation, throughout the contracts period of performance.

8.3 The Contractor will require access to NIPRNET a computer system at designated United States Government (USG) facilities ONLY.

8.4 The Contractor is authorized access to routine Controlled Unclassified Information only at designated USG facilities.

8.4 The Contractor shall report any questionable activities and significant or highly sensitive matters to the Government Security Manager.

8.5 The Contractor performing on this contract is required to complete mandatory command specific security training (Initial Orientation /Refresher, Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting, etc.)

8.6 The Contractor shall not release information pertaining to this contract to the public without approval.

The Contractor shall submit proposed unclassified information for public release approval to the COR.

8.9 Contractor personnel will account for and return all CACs to the Government Security Manager upon completion or termination of the contract, termination of employment, or suspension of classified clearance or access of any contractor employee.

9. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS.

The Government will provide the Contractor a workspace which will include a chair, desk, and NIPR computer.

10. ESTIMATED TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

11. PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (PoP).

11.1 Period of Performance (PoP): The contract will have one twelve (12) month Base Period of Performance, followed by one twelve (12) month Option Period.

11.2 Place of Performance: Primary Government Place of Performance will be North Carolina: 90% of the work expected to be performed at MCAS New River, NC, and 10% of the work is expected to be performed at alternate locations.

11.3 An estimated twenty-eight (28) weekly hours, based on an annual calendar of activities, to include seasonal variation. The DRE is expected to be present on Sunday Morning, at Staff Meetings, and as requested/required to support the religious education (RE) program. Work hours are flexible but will follow a baseline schedule similar to the following:

Sunday 0800 - 1200 Monday 0800 - 1500 Tuesday 0800 - 1500 Wednesday 0800 - 1400 Saturday 1000 - 1400

The following is a list of holidays observed by the Government:

Name of Holiday Time of Observance

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June

Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

12. POST AWARD ORIENTATION.

The post-award orientation shall be held within 14 calendar days after start of the Period of Performance.

The Contractor will schedule and conduct this meeting, in coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Contracting Officer (KO). The purpose of the post-award orientation is to: 1) discuss any unique characteristics of the requirement(s); 2) identify stakeholders' roles and responsibilities; 3) review the transition plan to full performance and 4) establish a common understanding of cost, schedule, and performance expectations. The following topics will be discussed as part of this meeting:

a. Points of contact (Government and Contractor).

b. Location of technical, program and project management documentation.

c. Personnel in-processing procedures, ID/access cards.

d. Orientation phase and program to introduce Government personnel, programs, and users to the contractor's team, tools, methodologies, and business processes.

e. Program and project management processes.

f. Identify schedules and milestones.