Sources Sought Catholic Priest Services MCRD.pdf

Subject: Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) - Catholic Priest Services

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Regional Contracting Office (RCO), Marine Corps Installations (MCI) West at Marine Corp Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, CA is requesting information as detailed below:

SYNOPSIS:

The RCO MCI-West is issuing this Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) as a means of conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified businesses interested in and capable of providing Catholic Priest services. This contract will provide Catholic Marine Corps recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego with comprehensive pastoral ministry and spiritual services, fostering an environment that supports the free exercise of religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. These services will be provided in alignment with Catholic doctrine, military regulations, and the Minimum Requirements for the Pastoral Care of Catholic Personnel. The contractor shall deliver Catholic Pastoral Ministry and Spiritual Services, including a Catholic Religious Education Program, Catholic Sacramental Ministry, and Catholic Pastoral Care to Catholic recruits within the Recruit Training Regiment (RTR) at MCRD San Diego. Detailed requirements are provided in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) or other appropriate FAR Part. The Government will also use the information gathered through this SS/RFI to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement (set-aside or full and open, etc.). The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code selected is 813110 (Religious Organizations). The maximum size standard for this NAICS code to be considered a small business is $9.0 million. NAICS code compliance will be checked if/when proposals are submitted. Quotes/Proposals are not to be submitted at this time.

Scope of Work:

See attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback to the draft PWS and responses to RFI items # 1 & 2 below. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition.

Responses to Request for Information:

Contractors are reminded that this is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/BID/QUOTE. Responses to this notice shall not constitute responses to a solicitation, which is not currently available. The Government will not pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and respondents will not be notified of the results of any Government assessments.

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement.

The capabilities statement must clearly detail the firm’s ability to perform all aspects of this notice and must include the following:

1. Company Profile to include:

a. Organization name, address, email address, web site address, telephone number

b. Size and type of organization, number of employees, office locations if multiple

c. SAM Unique Entity ID

d. CAGE code

e. Statement regarding the socio-economic status of the company (8a, HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.) based on the above identified NAICS

f. Any certifications with regards to the claimed socio-economic status

2. Relevant/Recent Experience to include:

a. Relevant Experience in performing efforts of similar size and scope – experience must show providing Catholic Priest services. Specifically address experience providing the types of services outlined in the attached PWS (e.g., sacramental ministry, pastoral care, religious education).

b. Recent Experience - within the last three (3) years.

c. Please include a brief description of the project, contract number, contract value, and an agency point of contact to include name, email, and current telephone number.

d. Documentation of Priest's Qualifications: Include documentation demonstrating the qualifications outlined in Section 5.1 of the PWS (e.g., copy of ordination certificate, letter from the appropriate authority verifying good standing). While not required for the Sources Sought response, providing a copy of the Ecclesiastical Endorsement (DD Form 2088) will greatly assist the government in assessing your capabilities.

The information received will be utilized to assist in formulating the acquisition. All responses will be treated as proprietary.

Market research responses received after the time and date specified will be determined to be late and may not be considered. Information and materials submitted in response to this request are strictly voluntary and WILL NOT be returned.

Disclaimer: This SS/RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS IS 12 JUNE 2025, BY 2:00 PM PDT.

All submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF formats and have the corresponding subject line:

M000275704676 Capabilities Statement Response.

Send submissions via e-mail to timothy.johnson@usmc.mil, corey.slivnik@usmc.mil and maria.caceres@usmc.mil.

Primary Point of Contact:

Timothy Johnson, Contract Specialist Regional Contracting Office MCI-WEST Camp Pendleton, CA Email: timothy.johnson@usmc.mil mailto:timothy.johnson@usmc.mil mailto:corey.slivnik@usmc.mil mailto:maria.caceres@usmc.mil mailto:timothy.johnson@usmc.mil