Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

The Department of the Air Force, through the 45th Space Launch Delta Chapel at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, seeks quotes for Catholic Religious Education Coordinator services under solicitation FA252127QB005, with quotes due December 8, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Eastern. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Performance locations include Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach, and Cape Canaveral, Florida, with work at Seaside Chapel, South Patrick Chapel, or Cape Canaveral Chapel and flexibility for virtual delivery during public health emergencies or chapel closures. The position is a non-personal service requiring a minimum of 30 hours per month. Duties include administering Grades K-12 and adult religious education, recruiting and training Christian educators, planning annual Vacation Bible School, and producing monthly enrollment and attendance reports, quarterly newsletters, annual event calendars, and budget documentation.

Mandatory qualifications include practicing Catholic status with a letter of good standing, Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) Catechist approval with documentation, a bachelor's degree in education or related field (religious studies or theology preferred), and at least two years of experience in administration, program coordination, education, or volunteer work. The RFQ identifies AMS Catechist approval and an approved background investigation under Public Law 101-647, Section 231 as critical; offerors omitting these documents are deemed non-responsive. The PWS also cites DoDI 1402.5 for background investigations. The contractor must complete Safe Environment training within 10 days.

The period of performance is one 12-month base year with four optional years. The contract is firm-fixed-price. Award is based on technical acceptability, price, and schedule, and the award may not go to the lowest-priced offer. Quotes must include an expiration date, applicable discount terms, and a detailed technical approach, and remain firm for 60 calendar days from receipt. Questions are due November 18, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Eastern. Submit quotes to anna.richards.1@spaceforce.mil and keona.franklin@spaceforce.mil. The Government provides workspace, equipment, and materials, while the contractor bears telework operating costs and provides contractor identification badges. The solicitation is governed by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.