PWS Catholic Priest NAS Damneck Updated.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF

NAS OCEANA & DAM NECK ANNEX CHAPEL

1.0 BACKGROUND: Roman Catholic Priest services are required to meet the Religious Program requirements for Naval Air Station Oceana Chapel and Dam Neck Annex Chapel under OPNAVINST 1730.1E (Religious Ministry within the Department of the Navy).

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS: The contractor shall provide Roman Catholic Priest religious services (Mass, special services, and reconciliation) to support the missions and responsibilities of Naval Air Station Oceana (NASO). NASO is in Virginia Beach, Virginia and includes two Chapels: NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex, and (as needed) at other Naval installations within a 25-mile radius of NAS Oceana Chapel. Occasionally, as directed, emergency response may be requested to provide sacramental ministry elsewhere in case of death or accident. The Government Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be the Command Chaplain, NAS Oceana. For the purpose of this contract a unit will equal one hour and a half. The Contractor shall coordinate the schedule as to not work more than 30 hours per week. The services shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1.1 Provide Catholic Mass and Reconciliation (confession).

1.2 Conduct Catholic Mass every Sunday morning and/or Saturday evening as scheduled.

1.3 Be on site and available for confessions every Sunday for one hour prior to the start of Mass and for fellowship opportunities for one half hour after Mass.

1.4 Conduct Catholic Mass on all Holy Days of obligation.

1.5 Conduct Advent Services.

1.6 Conduct all other Mass requirements as defined in the Command Religious Program’s (CRP) Planned Ministry Objectives. Other worship services will be performed as needed and at the discretion of the Command Chaplain.

1.7 Conduct and oversee the training and certification of worship volunteers as required.

1.8 Compose Prayers of the Faithful for Sunday and Holy Day liturgies with respect to liturgical guidelines and the needs of the CRP.

1.9 Perform additional sacramental and emergency ministrations.

1.10 Prepare personnel and authorized family members for sacramental ministrations.

1.11 Schedule, administer, and conduct Baptism as required.

1.12 Provide Anointing of the Sick and Funeral/Memorial Services as requested and authorized.

1.13 Conduct and supervise Catholic religious education and spiritual formation programs.

1.14 Instruct and supervise the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), scripture study sessions, and the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) programs as required.

1.15 Work under the supervision of the Command Chaplain in regards to the Catholic education program.

1.16 Provide spiritual support within the scope of the Catholic program.

1.17 Provide individual and/or group counseling sessions for spiritual formation, marriage preparation, baptismal preparation, and personal and/or family matters.

1.18 Attend community-building fellowship events.

1.19 Accomplish necessary administrative tasks.

1.20 Provide timely information and professional guidance to CRP personnel for worship service programs/bulletins, required sacramental documentation, and other various administrative requirements.

1.21 Ensure the timely submission of all required contract documentation.

1.22 Attend and participate in staff meetings of the CRP when convened by the Command Chaplain.

1.23 Maintain ministerial faculties and liaison with the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). This includes advising AMS of any change in ecclesiastical status or contact information.

1.24 Perform various administrative tasks as required. This includes quarterly reports and other such documentation as may be required by AMS.

1.25 Maintain current certification for access to the installation. Comply with station and government policies and regulations in regard to identification badges, parking, and professional decorum.

1.26 Provide Lessons Learned to the Command Chaplain within 5 days of any issues encountered and resolved.

1.27 Direct concerns regarding morale, breach of ethical standards, or moral infractions to the Command Chaplain as soon as possible.

1.28 Notify the Command Chaplain when unable to perform services due to scheduled time off, illness, inclement weather and/or emergency leave.

1.29 Provide and compensate a pre-approved substitute when unable to perform services required as depicted in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.30 Provide a list of possible substitutes in advance of requirements for approval by the Command Chaplain, 30 days after contract has been awarded.

1.31 Arrange contract performance coverage for any absences (i.e. vacations and holidays) three weeks in advance.

3.0 DELIVERABLES: The Contract Priest shall deliver all services as described above and include the following minimums: Item, Description of Service and Quantity of Units

BASE PERIOD (1 YEAR)

0001 Weekend Masses (Saturdays and/or Sundays, as scheduled): 104 (2 per weekend, 52 weeks) 0002 Sacrament of Reconciliation (by request prior to Mass): 104 units (2 per weekend, by request, 52 weeks) 0003 Holy Days of Obligation Services: 11 units 0004 Sacramental/emergency ministrations (as required): 10 units 0005 Baptisms/Weddings (as required): 30 units 0006 Office hours (Tuesdays as required to meet all tasks, not to exceed 3 units per week for 52 weeks; does not include units in section 0001-0005): 156 units Base Year Total Units: 415 units 1st OPTION YEAR 1001 Weekend Masses (Saturdays and/or Sundays, as scheduled): 106 (2 per weekend, 53 weeks) 1002 Sacrament of Reconciliation (by request prior to Mass): 106 units (2 per weekend, by request, 53 weeks) 1003 Holy Days of Obligation/Advent Penance Services: 11 units 1004 Sacramental/emergency ministrations (as required): 10 units 1005 Baptisms/Weddings (as required): 30 units 1006 Office hours (Tuesdays as required to meet all tasks, not to exceed 3 units per week for 52 weeks; does not include units in section 0001-0005): 156 Base Year Total Units: 419 units 2nd OPTION YEAR 2001 Weekend Masses (Saturdays and/or Sundays, as scheduled): 104 (2 per weekend, 52 weeks) 2002 Sacrament of Reconciliation (by request prior to Mass): 104 units (2 per weekend, by request, 52 weeks) 2003 Holy Days of Obligation/Advent Penance Services: 11 units 2004 Sacramental/emergency ministrations (as required): 10 units 2005 Baptisms/Weddings (as required): 30 units 2006 Office hours (Tuesday as required to meet all tasks, not to exceed 3 units per week for 52 weeks; does not include units in section 0001-0005): 156 Base Year Total Units: 415 units 3rd OPTION YEAR 3001 Weekend Masses (Saturdays and/or Sundays, as scheduled): 104 (2 per weekend, 52 weeks) 3002 Sacrament of Reconciliation (by request prior to Mass): 104 units (2 per weekend, by request, 52 weeks) 3003 Holy Days of Obligation/Advent Penance Services: 11 units 3004 Sacramental/emergency ministrations (as required): 10 units 3005 Baptisms/Weddings (as required): 30 units 3006 Office hours (Tuesday as required to meet all tasks, not to exceed 3 units per week for 52 weeks; does not include units in section 0001-0005): 156 Base Year Total Units: 415 units FAR clause 52.217-8 OPTION (6 months) 4001 Weekend Masses (Saturdays and/or Sundays, as scheduled): 52 (2 per weekend, 26 weeks) 4002 Sacrament of Reconciliation (by request prior to Mass): 52 units (2 per weekend, by request, 26 weeks) 4003 Holy Days of Obligation/Advent Penance Services: 5 units 4004 Sacramental/emergency ministrations (as required): 5 units 4005 Baptisms/Weddings (as required): 15 units 4006 Office hours (Tuesday as required to meet all tasks, not to exceed 3 units per week for 26 weeks; does not include units in section 0001-0005): 78 FAR clause 52.217-8 Total Units: 207units Contractor shall work a minimum of 7 hours per week and not exceed 15 hours per week for all services rendered. The contractor may sub-contract out to a qualified priest from AMS during times of absence for any reason. The contractor cannot reimburse a Uniformed Catholic Priest in the area for their service, but may arrange such coverage.

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The contractor shall perform services at Naval Air Station Oceana Chapel and Dam Neck Annex Chapel, both located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Masses are scheduled by Command Chaplain, NASO. To assist with area support or to respond to emergency situations, on occasion services may be directed to be performed at other Naval installations within a 25-mile radius of NASO Chapel. If this area support is required, work shall be shifted from other commitments (a weekday Mass, etc) so that the total units of this contract shall not be exceeded. Contractor shall usually conduct weekday Mass at times and locations directed by the Command Chaplain, NASO not to exceed the terms of this contract. Holy Days of Obligation shall be offered at both NASO and Dam Neck Chapels, times as determined by the Command Chaplain, NASO. Command Chaplain, NASO, is responsible for advertising of all regularly scheduled and special services through print and social media.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2027 with options.

6.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: The contractor must be an ordained Roman Catholic priest with the requisite skills and experience acceptable to the AMS. The contractor must obtain ecclesiastical faculties from the AMS in order to provide valid, authorized sacramental ministry within the AMS jurisdiction. The contractor must be able to qualify for a Confidential Security Clearance at a minimum.

Resume(s) for prospective contractor(s) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and be reviewed by the Command Chaplain. Resumes must demonstrate the following:

· Priest(s) must have a clear understanding of Navy organization and the pluralistic ministry requirements that affect the use of Chapel facilities and staff.

· Priest(s) must have references from his diocese or religious order.

· Priest(s) shall have an approved Statement of Ecclesiastical Endorsement (DD form 2088).

7.0 POINTS OF CONTACT:

Command Chaplain, NASO Name: CDR Ben Mathis Email: benny.l.mathis.mil@us.navy.mil Address: Naval Air Station Oceana (Code N00R) 803 D Ave Bldg 330 Virginia Beach, VA 23460 Office: 757-433-3304 Contracts/Invoicing Name: RPC Dennis Lopez Email: dennis.lopez20.mil@us.navy.mil Address: 1510 Gilbert St.

Norfolk, VA 23511 Office: 757-322-2771