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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator (CREC) position at Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB) Chapel, effective March 24, 2026. The contractor will provide religious education services to the 45th Space Launch Delta (SLD) Chaplain Corps Catholic community, requiring a minimum of 30 hours per month. Work will be performed at three locations: Seaside Chapel (357 Titan Road, Patrick SFB, FL 32925), South Patrick Chapel (84 Harrier Avenue, Satellite Beach, FL 32937), and Building 1704 at Cape Canaveral Chapel, with virtual service delivery available as needed. The position is classified as a non-personal service contract with a period of performance consisting of one 12-month base year and four option years.
The CREC must be a practicing Roman Catholic with a letter of good standing from a local priest, possess a bachelor's degree in education or related field (religious studies or theology preferred), have at least two years of experience in religious education coordination or teaching, and be an approved Catechist with the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS). A mandatory background investigation per Public Law 101-647 and DoDI 1402.5 is required. Core responsibilities include organizing monthly religious education classes for grades K-12 and adults, recruiting and training volunteer catechists, coordinating sacramental preparation classes, planning annual Vacation Bible School programs, conducting at least two teacher-training events annually, maintaining the religious education office and supplies, generating program publicity and quarterly newsletters, planning volunteer recognition events, and ensuring compliance with AMS curriculum guidelines and liturgical requirements. The contractor must maintain office hours primarily between 0900-1500 Monday through Friday plus Sunday mornings, with flexibility for evening and weekend activities during scheduled religious education programs. Additional requirements include developing a Quality Control Plan within 30 days of award, attending quarterly progress meetings with the Contracting Officer Representative, completing Safe Environment training within 10 days of start, obtaining Common Access Card credentials, and providing contingency plans for service delivery during natural disasters or pandemics.
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Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Catholic Religious Education Coordinator (CREC)
Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB) Chapel
March 24, 2026
Purpose: The purpose of this (PWS) is to obtain a CREC for the 45th Space Launch Delta (SLD) Chaplain
Corps (SLD 45/HC) at PSFB, FL. The position requires a minimum of 30 hours per month. The specific work schedule will be coordinated with the SLD 45/HC Catholic Priest (CP), Deputy Delta Chaplain, and/or the Lead Catholic Chaplain (LCC) or their designee, solely to meet mission requirements.
Organizational Location: The work under this contract will be performed at the Seaside Chapel, located at 357 Titan Road, Patrick SFB, FL 32925, and South Patrick Chapel (SPC), located at 84
Harrier Avenue, Satellite Beach, FL 32937 or at Bldg. 1704, Cape Canaveral Chapel, CCSFS where a chapel-sponsored religious education program is occurring. If services must be provided virtually due to
Public Health guidance, the contractor will coordinate with the Lead Faith Group Chaplain to establish a suitable place of performance. The contractor will establish a virtual program for all events listed in this
PWS, ensuring that parishioners are contacted in a timely manner.
Scope of Work: This is a non-personal service contract to provide services as resource person, advisor, and CREC for the PSFB Catholic community. The PWS addresses a series of qualifications, responsibilities, and actions necessary to provide Catholic Religious Education (CRE) for the SLD 45
Chapel Community to include administration of the RE program for Grades K – 12 and adults, recruitment, training, and mentoring of Christian educators, and the planning and conducting of an annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) program when such a program is deemed necessary by the
Catholic Chapel Community. This position includes formal religious education and spiritual development for adults, teens, and children. The coordinator consults and coordinates with the CP and/or LCC, who in turn monitors the contractor's work.
The CREC shall coordinate a program of religious education in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Air Force Chaplain Corps and the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), specifically
Forming Disciples for the New Evangelization: Archdiocesan Religion Curriculum Guide and the
National Catechetical Directory. This will include virtual Religious Education training programs produced by the AMS (sources and materials).
Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services described in the PWS for this effort. The Contractor’s Quality Control Program (QCP) serves as the primary mechanism by which the Contractor ensures all work meets or exceeds the performance standards and requirements established in the contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to implement a rigorous, proactive QCP that consistently delivers compliant, reliable, and mission‑ready results. Three copies of the QCP shall be delivered to the cognizant Contracting Officer, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
(QASP) and Contracting Officer Representative within 30 days after contract award. After acceptance of the quality control plan the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.
Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the
Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).
Recognized Holidays: When a Federal Holiday falls on a “Holy-day of Obligation” or other regularly recognized service (Sunday services), Contractor personnel are required to fulfill contract performance.
For Catholic activities specifically based on liturgical requirements, music needs to be provided for
Catholic Holy Days of Obligation - Christmas; New Year’s (Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God);
and the traditional Thanksgiving Day Mass.
New Year’s Day January 1
Birthday of Martin Luther King Third Monday in January
Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Juneteenth June 19
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
Columbus Day Second Monday in October
Veteran’s Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day December 25
Hours of Operation: Normal business hours for the Chapel are 0730-1630 Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor is responsible for work during normal business hours as well as during evenings and weekends when respective religious services and activities are being conducted. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the
Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor should keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.
Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, respective office space or work area, equipment, and materials shall be secured.
Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the
Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.
In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying.
The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the
Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.
Locks and Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized people. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.
Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with
Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers
Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, shall meet quarterly, at a minimum, with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the
Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.
Appropriate action should be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.
Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;
maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and
Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.
Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering
Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear badges or other approved identifier (i.e.: polo shirt with logo, name tag, etc.) in the performance of this service.
Contractor Travel: Contractor may be required to travel CONUS and within the National Catholic
Register (NCR) during the performance of this contract to attend events, meetings, conferences, and/or training; to include off-site training locations in support of this PWS. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and coordination with the respective faith group leaders and the COR. Travel will be primarily applicable for RE and Youth positions for activities such as retreats or conferences.
Teleworking: In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3306(f), an agency shall generally not discourage a
Contractor from allowing its employees to telecommute in the performance of Government contracts.
Therefore, agencies shall not include in a solicitation a requirement that prohibits an offeror from permitting its employees to telecommute unless the Contracting Officer first determines that the requirements of the agency, including security requirements, cannot be met if telecommuting is permitted. The Contracting Officer shall document the basis for the determination in writing and specify the prohibition in the solicitation; or when telecommuting is not prohibited, unfavorably evaluate an offer because it includes telecommuting, unless the Contracting Officer first determines that the requirements of the agency, including security requirements, would be adversely impacted if telecommuting is permitted. The Contracting Officer shall document the basis for the determination in writing and address the evaluation procedures in the solicitation.
Ad hoc teleworking as a result of inclement weather, base closures, or special work assignments at alternate duty locations is permitted on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the COR. Regularly scheduled teleworking for certain positions can be authorized by the COR on a short- term or long- term basis. The Contractor shall allow 15 business days for the Government to review and approve / disapprove each request for regularly scheduled teleworking. The Government will consider the security, surveillance, and asset availability implications for each request.
Security reviews will consider each area of this PWS as it pertains to teleworking.
Surveillance reviews will consider the Government’s procedures to verify the Contractor’s ability to perform the tasks required by the PWS. The COR will verify the Government’s ability to provide
Government owned equipment suitable for teleworking. Work shall be performed at the alternate duty locations using equipment provided by the Government.
Operating costs associated with the Contractor using alternative duty locations will not be assumed by the Government. All equipment must be authorized by the Government for use.
Costs associated with travel between the alternate work location and the Government location to which the Contractor would normally be assigned will not be assumed by the Government. The provisions of this paragraph apply to travel between the alternate work location and any TDY location.
The Contractor shall maintain availability during core hours via email and phone. All expenses for
Internet, telephone connectivity, and other equipment services shall be borne by the Contractor.
Personal computer equipment is not approved for Government work.
Telecommuting: Telecommuting will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Work may be performed at an alternate location using equipment which will be provided by the Government. The Contractor shall provide a written request with appropriate rationale for the CO or COR approval prior to any telecommuting.
The Government will not assume operating costs associated with the Contractor using an alternative worksite.
The Government must authorize all equipment. The Contractor shall maintain availability during core hours via email and phone.
All expenses for Internet, telephone connectivity, and other equipment services shall be borne by the
Contractor.
Classified work is not authorized under telecommuting or alternate worksite. Authorized telecommuting or alternate worksite locations do not abrogate the Contractor’s requirement for complying with the protection of information IAW DoD and USAF regulations, Security and Protection of Information sections of this PWS, contract clauses.
Leave of Absence/ Substitutions: Contractor shall provide the COR with a two-week notice of any planned or unplanned extended period of absence and, if necessary, arrange for a substitute. Extended period of absence is defined as an absence of three days or more. Substitute’s qualifications for any position must meet or exceed the qualifications (including background check) listed in this PWS.
Base Support:
Facilities: The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the Contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.
Equipment: The Government will provide required office; musical and sound support equipment as needed according to PWS.
Materials: The Government will provide basic office supplies to perform duties IAW this PWS.
Applicable Publications: The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures: AFI 52-105, DODI 1402.5, AF Form 4356 CTOF Purchase
Request
Badges: The contractor is required to provide identification badges for their employees. All contract personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the government site. All badges need to be clearly identifiable and worn above the waist. Badges are required to identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as contractor. Size, color, style, etc. are to be mutually agreed to by contractors and government. The contractor’s identification badge will not be used as an entry requirement for installation entry or into any government designated controlled or restricted area.
Trash and Litter Control: Contractor shall be responsible for storage, staging and deployment of any equipment and materials provided as part of this requirement. Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all packaging materials and associated litter from the installation site and shall comply with all applicable industry rules and government regulations.
Smoking Policy: There is an Air Force Policy of NO SMOKING in any Government building or vehicle in accordance with AFI 40.102 (03 Jan 1994).
Qualifications:
1. Shall be a practicing Roman Catholic and present a letter of good standing from their local
Catholic Priest stating they are currently practicing Catholic in their Parish and are in good standing with the Catholic Church.
2. Shall have basic working skills with Computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power
Point. In addition, be able to learn how to navigate Chapel Shared Drive, SharePoint, and other networking platforms used by the Chapel. To include video/teleconferencing technologies
(Zoom, GoToMeeting, etc.) Applicants shall adhere to computer security requirements and usage. Applicants shall comply with copyright license reporting and copyright license identification procedures.
3. Contractor employee shall be able to speak English fluently and provide positive customer service in an interfaith pluralistic environment. Be adept in oral and written communication and provide positive customer service in an interfaith pluralistic environment.
4. Possess a bachelor’s degree in education or related field or equivalent experience. A bachelor’s degree in religious studies or theology is preferable but not required.
5. This requirement is mandatory: The applicant must be an approved Catechist with the
Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) and provide documentation of approval. The
Contractor shall possess demonstrable experience and familiarity with Catholic liturgical norms, religious education standards, and the rites and practices articulated in the documents of the Second Vatican Council and subsequent directives issued by the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops.
6. Resume must reflect at least two (2) years of experience including (but not limited to) administration, program coordination, education, bible studies, volunteer work and two references with knowledge of previous work as a religious education coordinator or teacher.
Include: Reference’s name, address, phone number and/or email address.
7. Develop a working knowledge and application of financial budgets, the military Chapel
Tithes and Offering Fund (CTOF) system, and government appropriated funding and request required items/materials.
8. This requirement is mandatory: The applicant must show evidence of successfully passing a background investigation, IAW Public Law 101-647, Section 231 (Crime Control Act of
1990 and DoDI 1402.5, Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care
Service Position). An adverse finding from this investigation may result in a termination of services.
General Responsibilities:
Office Hours
1. The contractor should maintain office hours at the Patrick Seaside Chapel in addition to
Sunday. The contractor will perform service primarily during business hours, which are between the hours of 0900 – 1500, Monday through Friday, Sunday mornings, and can include evenings or weekends during scheduled religious education and adult programs. One of the normal duty days may be performed on the day of the PSFB Chapel staff meeting, which the Contractor will attend. The contractor may flex hours per week to ensure they are maintaining a minimum of 30 hours per month depending on seasonal schedule. Arrive at least half an hour prior to the beginning of classes and any events held, to include Sunday service. Additional hours may be required for major functions during the year (i.e. Christmas, Easter, Vacation Bible School, etc.).
2. A monthly schedule will be arranged with the Delta Chaplain’s designee, posted, and kept on file. Schedule must be publicly available, posted on the Chapel’s bulletin board and on the
Catholic Community’s Facebook page. The contractor must maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS.
Tasks
1. The CREC shall comply with all Chapel Air Force Instructions and Chapel Operating
Instructions, specifically but not limited to facility usage, resource protection, fire protection, funds utilization, and safety.
2. Organize religious education monthly classes, and sacramental preparation classes, recruit and train sufficient volunteer teachers, substitutes, and other necessary staff. If the Contractor is unable to recruit volunteers, the contractor will be responsible for conducting classes/lessons as required by the Catholic Church. The Contractor shall monitor catechists to ensure they register, complete the course, and become certified per AMS policies utilizing the
AMS Catechist Manual as a reference guide. Provide orientation for new volunteer staff members in facilities, funding, religious education policies, and available resources. CREC will ensure all volunteers and additional staff complete all in-processing procedures required by the Chapel Staff. Hold quarterly planning meetings with the CRE committee.
Contingencies must be in place to execute these planning meetings through video/teleconferencing software (i.e. Zoom, GoToMeeting, etc.).
3. Organize at least two volunteer teacher-training events each year, one in the fall and one in the spring.
4. Coordinate the annual Sunday School Christmas program when such a program is deemed necessary or desirable by the Catholic Chapel Community.
5. Schedule and organize the Catholic VBS in consultation with the Catholic Priest. Recruit volunteer teachers and staff and order the appropriate materials with CTOF when such a program is deemed necessary by the Catholic Chapel Community.
6. The CREC shall visit each class. If CRE classes are done virtually because of chapel closure or to accommodate those who cannot attend in person, a weekly visit on a virtual CRE platform (Zoom, GoToMeeting, etc.) will still be required.
7. Maintain continuity and Community Group records. Desk, computers, and basic administrative supplies are provided by the chapel. Attend all regular meetings of the
Catholic Pastoral Advisory Council and Catholic Pastoral Staff. Submit all pertinent data from special events/programs and submit to the faith group chaplain for after-action reports as required. To include a roster of volunteer Sunday school staff, monthly enrollment and attendance for all programs, and any additional information required by the Chapel Staff.
8. Maintain the Catholic RE office and storeroom in a clean, orderly, and safe manner. Using appropriate funding, maintain stock of expendable supplies and procure supplies as needed for the CRE program. Submit funds request as required for support of the CRE program to the
Catholic Chaplain and monitor the handling of all funds received in the CRE program to ensure compliance with applicable directives.
9. Generate all publicity for the RE program: RE announcements, flyers, bulletin inserts, events guide and calendar. Must obtain approval from the Delta Chaplain before distributing.
Produce a quarterly CRE newsletter, bulletin, or other document (physically and electronically) detailing current curriculum offerings, learning objectives and upcoming events.
10. Plan, coordinate and execute an annual event to honor and recognize the volunteer staff to include Catechetical Sunday, and or an end of the year event using Chapel Tithes and Offering
Funds (CTOF).
11. Within 10 days of start date, coordinate with the Archdiocese for the Military Services the contract start and end dates, to request access to monthly e-Newsletters, and participating in the AMS Catechist Talk Facebook group.
12. Within 30 days of notice of award, in consultation with the Catholic Priest, develop and submit an annual calendar of events, an estimated appropriated funds (APF) budget, and an annual religious education curriculum timeline to the Delta Chaplain as determined by local instructions and procedures. The CREC will ensure that respective coordination occurs to include completing all appropriate facility and budget authorization forms prior to event or activity to prevent schedule conflicts. Any deliverables will be coordinated with the Chapel
Staff overseeing the event or activity.
Training and Certifications
1. Be prepared to attend and participate in Catholic Religious Education trainings not to exceed two per year. Contractor may need to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) to attend meetings, conferences, and training applicable to religious education programs.
Contractor may be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) if the SLD 45/HC has appropriated funds available and the meeting, conference, and training would benefit the Catholic religious education program. If training or certification is determined to benefit the Catholic religious education program any authorization of travel expenses must be approved by the Contracting Officer.
2. Within 10 days of start date, the CREC will complete a current Safe Environment training as called for in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Charter for the
Protection of Children and Young People, article 13 and military instructions and regulations.
3. Within 10 days after award, the CREC will review and sign chapel non-disclosure agreement.
Privileged communication may be inadvertently overheard or received through phone calls and conversations. The CREC must protect all confidential and privileged communication.
4. Accomplish Catechist training through AMS partners University of Dayton Virtual Learning
Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) and Catholic Distance University, encourage participation in the Catechetical Methodology Course through VLCFF.
Additional Information
1. The CREC will maintain a dress code and professional appearance and attitude suitable to the office environment and work being performed.
2. The CREC will implement procedures that ensure the security of government property and facilities. The CREC shall ensure that all facilities used are properly secured, doors and windows locked upon departure when Chaplain Corps personnel are not present.
3. Security Requirements: All contractor employees shall always carry Government-issued contractor badge and/or Military Dependent or Retired Military identification card while on
PSFB. Contractor employees or any representative of the contractor entering the government installations shall comply with all base security measures always implemented. This includes, but is not limited to, background checks prior to base access, vehicle and goods searches and identification checks during times of increased security.
4. Common Access Card (CAC) will be issued to the contractor in order to gain access to the
LAN and the Chapel Shared Drive (Network). To obtain access, security paperwork and
Information Assurance training must be completed and submitted to the COR within the first week of contract start date. This paperwork must then be reviewed/renewed as necessary.
Paperwork will be provided to contractor after contract award.
5. Keys— Be responsible for keys provided. Keys may not be duplicated. All keys will be returned on revocation of this contract. Contractor shall report any lost or misplaced keys upon discovery of the occurrence.
6. Comply with all necessary computer-based training as mandated by Air/Space Force and local installation policy. CRE will not remove government owned equipment from Chaplain Corps
Facilities without properly signing it out per current chapel procedures.
7. Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering
Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor will be required to wear applicable identification badge designating level of background check completed during chapel children’s programs.
8. The contractor will personally perform the services described above or coordinate performance by a substitute of equal or higher proficiency who has been approved in advance by the
Catholic Chaplain. Submit the names and qualifications of proposed subcontractors to the
Catholic Chaplain for approval at least 14 days prior to the proposed absence. Subcontractors must meet the requirements for the position as outlined in this Performance Work Statement
(PWS).
9. The Delta Chaplain Shall. Ensure necessary supplies and equipment are provided to the contactor to accomplish services described in this PWS. Coordinate with the Base Security
Office to process all necessary security checks required for the contractor to have access to the base Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) systems and work with children.
10. Dispute Clause. Any grievance by the Contractor should be resolved at the lowest level. The chain of command is as follows: Catholic Chaplain, Deputy Delta Chaplain then the Delta
Chaplain.
11. Natural Disaster Measure/Pandemic Measures/Alternate Presentation Methods. In the event of natural disasters and/or state, national, or global pandemics. The contractor shall provide the
45 SLD Chaplain Corps with a contingency event execution plan within 15 days of said event.
The contingency event execution plan shall detail out various alternate presentation methods that can be utilized to still conduct Religious Education.
Security
1. The Contractor will implement procedures that ensure the security of government property and facilities. The Contractor shall ensure that all facilities used are properly secured, doors and windows locked upon departure when Chaplain Corps personnel are not present.
Special engagements that may require CRE services include, but not limited to:
Ash Wednesday (Feb/Mar) Thanksgiving (Nov)
Lenten retreat (Feb/Apr) Immaculate Conception (Dec 8)
Holy Thursday (Mar/Apr) Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
Good Friday (Mar/Apr) Christmas Day (Dec 25)
Easter Vigil (Mar/Apr) Sol. Mary Mother of God (Dec 31, Jan 1)
Advent Retreat (Nov/Dec) Annual Bishop Visit
Assumption of BVM (Aug 15) Confirmation
All Saints Day (Nov 1) First Communion
Period of Performance.
The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) Option Year.
TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1
Performance Requirements Summary
The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.
Performance Objective
Standard
Performance Threshold Method of
Surveillance
PRS # 1.
Organize/conduct religious education monthly classes
2.2
Conduct classes each week or ensure that there are sufficient volunteers to conduct classes weekly.
Periodic
Surveillance
PRS # 2.
Organize at least two volunteer teacher-training events each year
2.2
Organize at least one volunteer teacher-training event in the spring and in the fall
100%
Inspection
PRS # 3.
When required, coordinate the annual
Religious Education Christmas program
2.2
When deemed necessary or desirable by the Catholic
Chapel Community, coordinate the annual Religious Education Christmas program
100%
Inspection
PRS # 4.
Participate in at least one continuing education or professional development event each year
2.2
Participate in at least one continuing education or professional development event each year, when APF funds are available
100%
Inspection
PRS # 5.
Schedule and organize the Catholic VBS program
2.2 In consultation with the
Catholic chaplain, recruit volunteer teachers and staff and order the appropriate materials with CTOF when such a program is deemed necessary by the Catholic Chapel
Community
100%
Inspection
PRS # 6.
Plan, coordinate and execute an annual event to honor and recognize the volunteer staff
2.4 Plan, coordinate and execute an
annual event to honor and recognize the volunteer staff to include Catechetical Sunday, an appreciation gift in the
Christmas season, and or an end of the year appreciation dinner using Chapel Tithes and Offerings Funds (CTOF)
100%
Inspection
PRS # 7.
Maintain the Catholic RE office, the storeroom, and stock of expendable supplies.
Procure supplies as needed for the CRE program.
2.2
Maintain the Catholic RE office and storeroom in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, maintain stock of expendable supplies, and procure supplies as needed
Periodic
Surveillance
TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2
DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE
Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To
Schedule of when the contractor will be working
Monthly 1 Electronic, i.e. MS
Word, Email
Delta Chaplain’s designee/Contract
Officer
Representatives
Pertinent data from special events/programs including a roster of volunteer Sunday school staff, monthly enrollment and attendance for all programs, and any additional information required by the Chapel Staff
Monthly 1 Electronic, i.e. MS
Word, Email
Catholic Priest and
Contract Officer
Representatives
Funds request as required for support of the CRE program.
As Needed 1 Electronic, i.e. MS
Word, Email
Catholic Priest and
Contract Officer
Representatives
Proof of request of access to monthly e-Newsletters, and participating in the AMS
Catechist Talk Facebook group.
Initially 1 Electronic, i.e. MS
Word, Email
Catholic Priest and
Contract Officer
Representatives
Annual calendar of events, an estimated appropriated funds (APF) budget, and an annual religious education curriculum timeline
Initially and
Annually
1 Electronic, i.e. MS
Word, Email
Catholic Priest, Delta Chaplain and
Contract Officer
Representatives
Proof of completion of a current Safe Environment training as called for in the
United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Charter for the Protection of
Children and Young People, article 13 and military instructions and regulations.
Initially & As
Needed
1 Electronic, i.e. MS
Word, Email
Catholic Priest and
Contract Officer
Representatives
Publicity for the RE program: RE announcements, flyers, bulletin inserts, events guide and calendar
As Required 1 Electronic, i.e. MS
Word, Email
Catholic Priest
Delta Chaplain and
Contract Officer
Representatives
Quarterly CRE newsletter, bulletin, or other document
(physically and electronically) detailing current curriculum offerings, learning objectives and upcoming events
Quarterly 10 Physically and
Electronic, i.e. MS
Word, Email
Catholic Priest and
Contract Officer
Representatives
Application for a
Background Check in accordance with the
Department of Defense
Instruction (DoDI) 1402.5, Criminal History
Background Checks on
Individuals in Child Care
Services and AFI 52-101, Planning and Organizing
Initially 1 Electronic, i.e. MS
Word, Email
Security Manager and Contract
Officer
Representatives
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