Catholic Director of Religious Education Sigonella

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command seeks a Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education to manage day-to-day operations of the Catholic Religious Education Program at Naval Air Station Sigonella, with quotes due July 31, 2026 (extended from July 24). This is a women-owned small business set-aside acquisition.

Place of performance is Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy (95040 Villaggio degli Ulivi, Metropolitan city of Catania). The base performance period runs August 3, 2026, through August 2, 2027, with one optional one-year extension through August 2, 2028, for 624 hours per year on a firm fixed-price basis. NAICS code 813110, Religious Organizations; PSC G002, Social-Chaplain.

Key qualifications include legal authorization to reside and work in Italy, fluent English proficiency, computer skills, bachelor's degree or four years of documented religious education experience, knowledge of Roman Catholic doctrine and catechetical methodology, and professional management experience with volunteer catechists. Current AMS Catechist Certification is required (obtainable within 90 days of award at no cost to the Government). The contractor must complete Safe Environment training within 30 days of award and pass a criminal background check per DODI 1402.5.

Quoters must submit technical specifications, a signed SF-1449 with pricing for base and option years, and past performance documentation including resume, English language certification, ministry experience, proof of legal authorization to work in Italy, academic degrees, and AMS Catechist Certification if applicable. Questions are due July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time (Catania). Award goes to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror based on technical acceptability, past performance acceptability, and price evaluation.