Academic Accreditation for Clinical Pastoral Education

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood has issued a Special Notice for Academic Accreditation Services for the U.S. Army Institute for Religious Leadership (USA-IRL) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program. The contract will provide accreditation services for the Army's CPE Resident Program, Army Certified Educator Fellowship, Army Extended CPE Unit, and Army CPE Internship.

The purpose of this contract is to engage an academic institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education to oversee and accredit the CPE programs conducted by the USA-IRL School for Spiritual Care. The contractor will be responsible for approving curriculum, delegating program responsibilities, granting appropriate accreditations and certifications, and maintaining academic records for Army chaplains enrolled in the CPE programs. The solicitation, with a tentative number of W9124C-24-R-0017, is open to full and open competition and has a response due date of April 5, 2024. The government will provide the necessary facilities, resources, personnel, and materials to execute the CPE programs.