M6739924Q0018 - Roman Catholic Priest Questions_FINAL.docx

Roman Catholic Priest Questions

1. Do you have a budgeted hourly The unit of pay is budgeted monthly and designed around the delivery of deliverables described under Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4. “Specific Tasks” and paragraph 5. “Deliverables.”

1. Is the role in person, hybrid or remote The role is primarily in person due to the nature of the deliverables under Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4. “Specific Tasks” and paragraph 5. “Deliverables.” The performance of Roman Catholic ministry, pastoral counselling, sacraments and celebration of Mass must meet Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) standards. Please read through Performance Work Statement paragraphs 3 through 6.

1. What holiday days are available for the priest Please see Performance Work Statement paragraph 6, paragraph 4; a. “celebration of mass, Page 65 under “Holidays” and Page 69 to70 under Information and Guidance “DELIVERY TIMES.”

1. What are the hours of work Standard workday is from 0800-1630, however, delivery of pastoral care and completion of deliverables could require a priest to operate outside of these hours. The priest is expected to work with the Command Chaplain to set hours that ensure the care of the Roman Catholic personnel aboard the installation within the expectations laid out in Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4 “Specific Tasks” & paragraph 5. “Deliverables” and those set forth by the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS). Please review Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4 “Specific Tasks” and paragraph 6 “Period of Performance.”

1. In solicitation are you saying if win the contract the priest can work for you only?

Third Party bids are not allowed without AMS approval.

1. Are you also saying that if we win the contract and then subcontract to another company A, the priest cannot work through company A?

Applicants must meet the requirements stated in the contract, please see Performance Work Statement, paragraph 3. “Applicant and Clergy Matters.”

1. Is the role based in 1 location (MAGTFTC/MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms CA 92277) or will travelling also be required?

The role will be focused within the installation. Travel to sites aboard the installation will be require. Please see Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4 “Specific Tasks" and paragraph 10 “Travel.” Additional travel may be required to maintain professional standards set by the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS).

1. How many working hours a week, and what days?

A work week is to not exceed 40 hours per occupational health & welfare standards, however, delivery of pastoral care and completion of deliverables could require a priest to operate outside of these hours. The priest is expected to work with the Command Chaplain to set a work schedule that ensures the care of the Roman Catholic personnel aboard the installation within the expectations laid out in Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4 “Specific Tasks” & paragraph 5. “Deliverables” and those set forth by the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS). Please review Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4 “Specific Tasks” and paragraph 6 “Period of Performance.”

1. Length of work hours in 1 days, max?

Standard workday is 0800-1630, however, delivery of pastoral care and completion of deliverables could require a priest to operate outside of these hours. The priest is expected to work with the Command Chaplain to set a working schedule that ensure the care of the Roman Catholic personnel aboard the installation within the expectations laid out in Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4 “Specific Tasks” & paragraph 5. “Deliverables” and those set forth by the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS). Please review Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4 “Specific Tasks” and paragraph 6 “Period of Performance.”

1. Is there currently an incumbent priest?

There is a contract Roman Catholic Priest assigned to the position but will be leaving soon.

1. What else do you expect the contractor to provide, with the exception of the priest?

Third party bids are not allowed without AMS approval.

1. For priest duties in other locations, will you provide a vehicle and fuel for the priest to travel?

Please see Performance Work Statement, paragraph 4 “Specific Tasks" and paragraph 10 “Travel.” Additional travel may be required to maintain professional standards set by the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) which is on the contractor to provide.

1. What is the start date of the base year?

01 July 2024.

1. Is 60 days okay to get a replacement priest during contract if priest demises or resigns due to shortage of active-duty priests as shown in question 6 above?

Please see Performance Work Statement, paragraph 3, c. “Applicant and Clergy Matters” in regard to absences.

1. How many rounds of interview will there?

There is no interview performed by the customer. The bid must meet the requirements as laid out in the contract solicitation. Bid proposal package must include all required paperwork and be submitted through SAM.gov.

1. Will interview be in person or remote?

There is no interview performed by the customer. The bid must meet the requirements as laid out in the contract solicitation. Bid proposal package must include all required paperwork and be submitted through SAM.gov.

1. Can you provide visual examples of what exactly you want to see for 3.a (1), (2) and (3):

(1) Provide proof of ordination as a Roman Catholic Priest.

This is a document issued at the priest’s ordination and we would accept the most recent Celebret from the priest’s diocese or archdiocese.

(2) Provide an ecclesiastical endorsement by the AMS (DD Form 2088).

This document needs to be provided by the contractor but be endorsed through the Archdiocese of the Military Services (AMS). Please see the Washington Headquarters Services website for the document.

DoD Forms Management Program https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd2000_2499/ DD 2088 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd2088.pdf

(3) Provide three letters of recommendation which attest to his personal character and moral integrity.

These are memorandums, with or without letterhead, addressed to the person referenced in Block (9) of the contract solicitation. The memorandums need to come from persons of seniority or high standing within the diocese or archdiocese of the bidding priest that can attest to the qualities in question and provided an earnest recommendation to the role this contract covers. The memorandum should also include the recommending persons’ name, signature, contact information, position or rank and date they signed letter.

1. Will you run a criminal history background check in accordance with Department of Defence Instruction 1402.05 once an offer has been made to our priest?

The contractor must submit the background check, this is a legal requirement as part of the bid. Please contact your diocese or the Archdiocese of the Military Services (AMS) https://www.milarch.org/contact-us/

1. Can a third-party contractor bid on this opportunity given the attached policy?

Third party bids will not be allowed per AMS policy. If the third-party can document AMS exception, they can provide a quote.