SSJ_Catholic Priest FY25_CO signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for Catholic Priest Services at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in support of funeral operations at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). The requirement is managed by the 11th Contracting Squadron with a Purchase Request number F4J0CC4305A001.

The services required include conducting funeral mass services, graveside committal services, writing condolence letters, and contacting next of kin for approximately 200 funerals per year. The sole source justification is based on the requirement that Catholic priests must have endorsement from the Archdiocese for Military Services (AMS), which is the sole endorser for Catholic chaplains in the US military. Market research conducted with the Archdiocese of Baltimore and Arlington, other government agencies, and private vendors yielded only one qualified candidate due to statutory restrictions and AMS endorsement requirements. The Contracting Officer determined on December 30, 2024, that a single source was reasonably available under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).