Catholic Religious Education Coordinator
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA252126QB023C
- Agency
-
Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 813110 Religious Organizations
- PSC
- G002 Social- Chaplain
- Place of performance
- Patrick Air Force Base, Florida 32925, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Force Space Command's 45th Space Launch Delta Chapel is preparing to procure Catholic Religious Education Coordinator support services at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, with a sources-sought response deadline of October 9, 2026. The requirement is being considered under a small business set-aside program, with NAICS 813110 (Religious Organizations) and a $13 million size standard.
Performance will occur at two locations: Seaside Chapel (357 Titan Road, Patrick SFB, FL 32925) and South Chapel (84 Harrier Avenue, Satellite Beach, FL 32937). The contractor must provide a minimum of 30 hours per month coordinating Catholic religious education for Grades K–12 and adults in accordance with Archdiocese for the Military Services standards and Air Force Chaplain Corps guidelines. Work includes conducting monthly classes, recruiting and training volunteer catechists, coordinating sacramental preparation, organizing at least two annual teacher-training events, planning Christmas programs and Vacation Bible School as needed, and maintaining administrative records. Virtual programming capabilities are required for all events to accommodate chapel closures and remote participants. Hours are normally 0900–1500 Monday–Friday plus Sunday mornings and scheduled evening/weekend programs; flexibility for seasonal schedules and major liturgical events is mandatory.
Mandatory qualifications include active Roman Catholic status with a letter of good standing, bachelor's degree in education or related field (religious studies or theology preferred), demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and chapel systems, AMS Catechist approval, minimum two years of religious education coordination or teaching experience, successful background investigation per Public Law 101-647 Section 231 and DoDI 1402.5, and knowledge of Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund systems.
The contract structure is one base year of 12 months plus four option years. Interested firms must submit capabilities packages not exceeding five pages to keona.franklin@spaceforce.mil and damien.charley@spaceforce.mi by October 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, with DUNS number, Cage Code, and SAM registration.
Notice text
The 45th SLD Chapel has a requirement for Catholic Religious Education Coordinator support to the Catholic worship community on Patrick SFB, FL in accordance with PWS. The period of performance for this requirement will be a base + four(4) options with one 6-MO option to extend services.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS_26QB023.pdf | ||
| FA252126QB023 Sources Sought .pdf |
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