Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE)
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- Solicitation number
- M67400-26-RFI-0004
- Agency
-
Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 813110 Religious Organizations
- PSC
- G099 Social- Other
- Place of performance
- Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Marine Corps Installations Pacific Regional Contracting Office is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) support services at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan. The Archdiocese for the Military Services will guide the religious education program delivery. Key requirements include administering approximately 30 Catholic religious education and CCD classes annually, coordinating the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program, planning two pilgrimages per year, executing one family retreat annually, and managing sacramental preparations for baptism, first communion, reconciliation, confirmation, and marriage. Qualified vendors must demonstrate one year of relevant religious education and program coordination experience, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, maintain proficiency in written and oral English communication, and successfully complete background checks per DoDI 1402.05. The capability statement submission deadline is February 9, 2026, and vendors must have an active SAM registration and meet all draft Performance Work Statement requirements to be considered.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a base period running from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, followed by two one-year option periods extending through February 28, 2029. The government is conducting this Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability of commercial services and whether the requirement can be fulfilled by a single provider, with the information gathered supporting subsequent acquisition planning and solicitation development. No incumbent contractor or award value is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The contractor will be classified under NAICS code 813110 (Religious Organizations) and must comply with installation access requirements, Japanese tax exemptions under the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement, motor vehicle registration requirements in Japan, and all applicable safety and security protocols. Facility availability is Monday through Friday from 0730-1630 and Sunday from 0800-1800, with adjusted schedules for special events and typhoon protocols.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Synopsis:
The Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) – Regional Contracting Office (RCO) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that are interested in and capable of providing the support services described in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Objective:
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information from qualified vendors to assist the Government in determining the availability of commercial sources capable of performing the required services. The information received will support acquisition planning and the development of potential solicitation.
Anticipated Requirement:
The anticipated period of performance consists of a one-year base period and two one-year option periods. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
Base Period: 01 March 2026 through 28 February 2027
Option Period 1: 01 March 2027 through 28 February 2028
Option Period 2: 01 March 2028 through 28 February 2029
As part of this market research, the Government seeks to determine whether the required commercial services are available from a single provider.
The information received because of this Sources Sought Notice will be used to identify qualified sources capable of performing the work described in the Draft PWS under the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 813110 – Religious Organizations.
Submission of Capability Statements:
Interested vendors may submit a written Statement of Capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements of the attached Draft PWS. Vendors may also provide comments, recommendations, or suggested revisions to Draft PWS; such feedback shall be clearly identified within the submission.
Only vendors who meet the following criteria should respond:
• The entity can meet all requirements outlined in the attached Draft PWS.
• The entity has an active and current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov; and
• The entity does not appear on the Excluded Parties List.
• The entity possesses the required certification(s) relevant to the services described in the Draft PWS and is able to provide proof of such certification(s) as part of its response.
Each response shall reference the Sources Sought title and vendor name and include, at a minimum, the following information:
1. Point of Contact (name, telephone number, and email address).
2. Unique Entity ID (UEI).
3. Contractor address.
4. Business size under the applicable NAICS code, as registered in SAM; and
5. Intent to subcontract, if applicable.
Notice:
This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No contract award will be made because of responses to this notice.
Submission Instructions:
Capability statements shall be submitted via email to:
sakuta.hiroshi.ja@usmc.mil and daniel.nachlas@usmc.mil.
Please do not submit proposals at designated time. This notice is strictly for market research purposes. If a solicitation is issued, it is anticipated to be posted following completion of market research, no earlier than one month thereafter.
Additional note:
RFI schedule:
- RFI response due date: 09 February 2026 (COB)
- Questions submission deadline: 4 February 2026 (COB)
Update #1 ·
Synopsis:
The Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) – Regional Contracting Office (RCO) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that are interested in and capable of providing the support services described in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Objective:
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information from qualified vendors to assist the Government in determining the availability of commercial sources capable of performing the required services. The information received will support acquisition planning and the development of potential solicitation.
Anticipated Requirement:
The anticipated period of performance consists of a one-year base period and two one-year option periods. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
Base Period: 01 March 2026 through 28 February 2027
Option Period 1: 01 March 2027 through 28 February 2028
Option Period 2: 01 March 2028 through 28 February 2029
As part of this market research, the Government seeks to determine whether the required commercial services are available from a single provider.
The information received because of this Sources Sought Notice will be used to identify qualified sources capable of performing the work described in the Draft PWS under the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 813110 – Religious Organizations.
Submission of Capability Statements:
Interested vendors may submit a written Statement of Capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements of the attached Draft PWS. Vendors may also provide comments, recommendations, or suggested revisions to Draft PWS; such feedback shall be clearly identified within the submission.
Only vendors who meet the following criteria should respond:
• The entity can meet all requirements outlined in the attached Draft PWS.
• The entity has an active and current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov; and
• The entity does not appear on the Excluded Parties List.
Each response shall reference the Sources Sought title and vendor name and include, at a minimum, the following information:
1. Point of Contact (name, telephone number, and email address).
2. Unique Entity ID (UEI).
3. Contractor address.
4. Business size under the applicable NAICS code, as registered in SAM; and
5. Intent to subcontract, if applicable.
Notice:
This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No contract award will be made because of responses to this notice.
Submission Instructions:
Capability statements shall be submitted via email to:
sakuta.hiroshi.ja@usmc.mil and daniel.nachlas@usmc.mil.
Please do not submit proposals at designated time. This notice is strictly for market research purposes. If a solicitation is issued, it is anticipated to be posted following completion of market research, no earlier than one month thereafter.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI Catholic CRE PWS.pdf | ||
| RFI Catholic CRE PWS.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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