AMS third-party-contractor-policy.pdf

This is a policy document from the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) USA dated February 25, 2015, which outlines the requirements for civilian Catholic priests to contract with military installations. The policy addresses the shortage of active-duty priests and establishes guidelines for civilian priest contracting.

The key requirements state that civilian priests must obtain AMS endorsement to contract directly with military installation contracting offices. The AMS will not endorse priests who are subcontracted through third-party contractors. Waivers may be considered on an ad-hoc basis for remote locations with serious needs. The policy notes that existing arrangements with religious communities or Catholic dioceses are not affected by this clarification. This policy is part of the "Minimum Requirements for the Pastoral Care of Catholic Personnel" from June 20, 2008. This document is relevant to the associated pre-solicitation notice from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam seeking Catholic priest services, as it establishes the mandatory AMS endorsement requirement referenced in the opportunity.