Catholic Priest

The Department of the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) is seeking a Catholic Priest to provide religious services at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) in Fort Cavazos, Texas. The solicitation requires a qualified Catholic Priest with a minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, and at least 3 years of experience working with Lay Catholic Ministers. Key service requirements include conducting Catholic Masses, administering sacraments, providing pastoral counseling, and responding to emergency spiritual needs. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedure. Critical deadlines include questions due by 2:00 PM CST on March 3, 2025, answers posted by 10:00 AM CST on March 5, 2025, and proposals due by 10:00 AM CST on March 6, 2025.

The contract is an unrestricted solicitation with no specific set-aside designation, categorized under NAICS code 813110 for Religious Organizations. The contract period spans 18 months, with a six-month base period from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, and a 12-month option period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The Priest will work 24 hours per week, averaging 4 hours daily for 6 days, and receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus and $3,000 retention bonus. While Spanish language capability is preferred, it is not mandatory. The position is considered mission-essential due to limited availability of Catholic chaplains in the Army Chaplain Corps. Performance will take place in Killeen, Texas, with the contractor providing non-personal services that include routine visitations, emergency response coverage, and conducting memorial services and funerals as needed.