Catholic Priest Services

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis seeks Catholic Priest services in support of military religious and worship activities at Fort Gordon, Georgia, with proposals due June 9. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Fort Gordon, GA. The contractor must be a Catholic Priest with verifiable moral character, spiritual maturity, and credentials authorized by the Catholic Church and verified by the Senior Installation Chaplain. The contractor performs on a part-time basis as a non-personnel services engagement, authorized under Title 10, USC and AR 165-1, and must be fully qualified to perform services without government supervision or direction.

Key responsibilities include conducting Sunday and weekday masses, providing the Sacrament of Confession, delivering pastoral care with sacraments as requested, and providing after-hours emergency ministry services at designated chapels. The contractor must coordinate with the Parish Coordinator and Chaplain Assistant(s) and submit monthly invoices to the Chaplain Resource Manager by the first duty day after the last Sunday of each month. The contractor must provide a qualified substitute meeting specified qualifications if unable to meet any obligation.

Security requirements include installation access procedures with CAC or Installation Pass, Antiterrorism Level I Training within 30 days of contract award, annual refresher training, iWATCH briefing, OPSEC training, TARP training, and Information Assurance/IT training with DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge completion. The contractor must undergo a background check and maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance appropriate for chapel services. The contractor must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification and maintain confidentiality of personal information while divulging illegal activities to proper authorities. The government furnishes office space, furniture, equipment, utilities, and liturgical supplies; the contractor provides their own transportation. The contract may be terminated by either party with 30 days' written notice. The Technical Representative is Fort Gordon Chaplain Resource Manager Chaplain (MAJ) Eric B. Bundrick (706-791-4684). NAICS code is 813110, Religious Organizations; PSC code is G002, Social–Chaplain.