Catholic Religious Education Coordinator
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA462626Q0011
- Agency
-
Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 813110 Religious Organizations
- PSC
- G099 Social- Other
- Place of performance
- Montana 59402, United States
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command at Malmstrom Air Force Base is seeking a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to implement, manage, and evaluate Catholic religious education programs for children, youth, and adults at the base chapel. The contractor must possess the ability to administer multi-faceted religious education programs, maintain basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, function effectively in pluralistic settings, and obtain certification from the Archdiocese of Military Services as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and Viaticum. Key responsibilities include preparing curricula and classroom setup, developing annual comprehensive program plans with budgets and calendars, recruiting and training volunteer teachers with at least two annual orientation workshops, organizing special events such as Vacation Bible School and Christmas programs, and coordinating monthly meetings with the Catholic Chaplain. Contractors must comply with Air Force security and safety policies, obtain appropriate background clearances per DoD Instruction 1402.5, and ensure 100% coverage of scheduled programs with qualified substitute coverage. The proposal due date is April 23, 2026, with a base performance period running from March 20, 2026, through March 19, 2027, followed by four optional one-year extension periods.
This is a 100% small business set-aside specifically designated for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 813110. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement utilizing a Request for Proposal methodology, with the contractor required to work an average of 20 hours per week for a total of 780 hours annually. The prevailing wage rate for the Religious Program Coordinator position is established at $28.00 per hour per the Service Contract Labor Standards, with fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour. All work will be performed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana, with the government providing office space, equipment, utilities, and emergency medical treatment at the contractor's expense. The contracting officer is Joshua Crist, with contract administration handled by Nadia Bowen, and all invoicing must be submitted through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system using the Invoice 2in1 document type.
Notice text
GENERAL DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 The Contractor shall:
2.1.1
Dress in business casual attire. (unless an activity requires otherwise, ie; physical activity, games and costumes for events such as VBS or retreats.)
2.1.2
Be responsible for the security of equipment and neat and orderly condition of facilities utilized during and after activities. The Contractor shall open and secure the chapel building and other facilities used for RE activities.
2.1.3
Be required to submit monthly invoices itemizing the days, hours, and work performed per week through proper invoicing system as defined in the contract. Payment will be made for actual hours worked only.
2.1.4 Follow established Malmstrom AFB security and safety policies and procedures, in
addition to chapel policy and procedures.
2.1.5 Oversee, arrange, and supervise all Catholic RE activities and events.
3. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 The Contractor shall:
3.1.1 Prepare scheduled Catholic Religious Education program curriculum and ensure
classrooms are setup prior to start of programs. Contractor or approved designee
must remain throughout scheduled classes and until all students have been returned
to their parent(s)/guardian(s).
3.1.2 Prepare an annual comprehensive RE Program plan to be approved by the Wing
Chaplain or designee. This plan will include but is not limited to: an annual
calendar of events, Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund (CTOF), an appropriated
funds budget, and annual religious education curriculum order. The plan will
provide content and age appropriate activities for Malmstrom’s Catholic
Community.
3.1.3 Recruit enthusiastic and suitable volunteer teachers, maintain manning throughout
the program year, and establish a roster of substitutes to backfill during
teacher/leader absences. The Contractor will provide at least two orientation and
continuous volunteer training workshops annually on topics to include safety,
facilities, and other topics approved by the Catholic Chaplain or designee.
3.1.4 Develop and manage an approved attendance monitoring plan for each program
and a written report of monthly attendance statistics to the Catholic Chaplain or
designee. Maintain a current roster of Catholic RE volunteers.
3.1.5 Develop and maintain a Catholic RE continuity binder with pertinent information
as directed by the Catholic Chaplain/Superintendent or designee.
3.1.6 Schedule, organize, and coordinate Vacation Bible School (VBS) (in consultation
with the Catholic Chaplain or designee), recruit volunteer teachers and staff, and
order the appropriate materials.
3.1.7 Assure that timely, accurate, and high quality publicity is produced for all RE and
Chapel Community events, programs, responsibilities included in this PWS.
3.1.8 Ensure all advertisements and publicity mediums are run through the Catholic
Chaplain or designee prior to being distributed to the public.
3.1.9 Coordinate the annual Christmas program when such a program is deemed
necessary by the Wing Chaplain or designee.
3.1.10 Create/coordinate/maintain the Catholic children’s program with the Catholic
Chaplain or designee’s approval. Recruit staff, procure necessary materials and
supplies, train volunteer staff as need and supervise this year-round activity.
3.1.11
Plan and conduct special activities after coordination and approval by the Catholic Chaplain or designee. The Contractor will conduct no more than six special programs per year including but not limited to a fall Religious Education kick-off celebration, volunteer appreciation events, and a year-end volunteer appreciation banquet.
3.1.12
Hold monthly meetings with the Catholic Chaplain or designee to discuss upcoming events, budgets, and any questions or concerns the Contractor has.
3.1.13
Promote, coordinate, and provide logistical support for small group ministries. The time commitment for this responsibility is estimated to be one to two hours per week.
3.1.14
Assist the Catholic chaplain to recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for special areas of the Catholic service in the chapel and base communities. These areas of service would include but are not limited to worship service ushers, scripture readers, nursery and children’s church workers, and hospitality. The estimated time commitment for these responsibilities is one to two hours per week.
3.1.15
Attend at least one Chapel Staff Meeting per month to discuss upcoming Catholic RE events/programs and coordinate with Chapel Staff on said events/programs as necessary.
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