Catholic Priest Services

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a qualified Roman Catholic priest to provide religious ministry services at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. Essential services include Sunday Mass (52 units annually), weekday Mass (52 units), special services (24 units), and weekly office hours (150 units) for a total of 278 units in the base year. Prospective contractors must be ordained Catholic priests in good standing, possess U.S. citizenship, demonstrate proficiency in English, and hold valid ministerial faculties from an authorized archdiocese, supported by an SF-2088 Statement of Ecclesiastical Endorsement. Performance will be evaluated quarterly by the Government Technical Point of Contact based on contractor compliance, service delivery, and organizational awareness. The solicitation deadline is March 18, 2026, with all documentation available exclusively through SAM.gov, and prospective bidders should direct questions to Contract Specialist Yvonne Wilson at yvonne.s.wilson2.civ@us.navy.mil or 1-888-227-2423.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under the Religious Organizations NAICS code (813110) with a small business size standard of $13,000,000. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis using FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition procedures, with a base performance period from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, three option years, and a potential six-month extension. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget values are disclosed in the solicitation documents. Performance will occur at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, with authorized locations potentially including hospitals, funeral homes, cemeteries, and other Religious Ministry Team-designated sites. All contractors must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment, and must certify non-suspension or debarment status.