Fort Knox CST Roman Catholic Priest

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W9124D25QA034
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
813110 Religious Organizations
PSC
G002 Social- Chaplain
Place of performance
40121, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Sam Houston is seeking a Roman Catholic Priest to provide spiritual services at O'Neill Chapel, Fort Knox, during the Cadet Summer Training program. The solicitation requires a priest who can conduct Mass on Sundays and Wednesdays, hear confessions, perform sacraments, provide emergency pastoral care, and offer counseling for soldiers in training. Evaluation criteria will be based on the lowest price from a responsible offeror, following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1 guidelines. The solicitation (W9124D25QA034) was posted on February 21, 2025, with proposals due on March 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM local time. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Cara Johnson, and contract award is anticipated on or about March 27, 2025.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business type and will cover a base year from May 1, 2025 through August 16, 2025, with three additional option years extending through 2028. The place of performance is Fort Knox, Kentucky, with services to be delivered at O'Neill Chapel. The priest must maintain Archdiocese for Military Services (AMS) approval and complete required security training. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, historical pricing data may be available through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, labor, supervision, and coordination for religious services, with the government providing chapel facilities, equipment, and materials. Performance standards require 100% compliance with AMS Priests' Manual and General Instructions of the Roman Missal (GIRM) guidelines.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

This service requirement is for a Roman Catholic Priest to provide spiritual services at O'Neill Chapel, Fort Knox, KY, for the Cadet Summer Training program. The services include:

  • Conducting Mass on Sundays and Wednesdays
  • Hearing confessions
  • Providing special services such as prayer, anointing of the sick, and last rites
  • Performing other sacraments as needed
  • Offering counseling sessions for soldiers in training

The contract covers a base year (Period of Performance from May 01, 2025 through August 16, 2025) and three option years (2026-2028). The priest must coordinate with the US Army Cadet Command and be available for emergency pastoral care.

The solicitation (SF1449) is posted to this notice on the SAM.gov website. Paper copies of the solicitation (SF 1449) will not be available. The solicitation must be downloaded from this website. The entire SF1449 must be completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions to offerors. 


Contract award is anticipated on or about 27 March 2025. 

Notice updated to include answers to vendor submitted questions. Quote submission date/time remains unchanged.

Update #1 ·

This service requirement is for a Roman Catholic Priest to provide spiritual services at O'Neill Chapel, Fort Knox, KY, for the Cadet Summer Training program. The services include:

  • Conducting Mass on Sundays and Wednesdays
  • Hearing confessions
  • Providing special services such as prayer, anointing of the sick, and last rites
  • Performing other sacraments as needed
  • Offering counseling sessions for soldiers in training

The contract covers a base year (Period of Performance from May 01, 2025 through August 16, 2025) and three option years (2026-2028). The priest must coordinate with the US Army Cadet Command and be available for emergency pastoral care.

The solicitation (SF1449) is posted to this notice on the SAM.gov website. Paper copies of the solicitation (SF 1449) will not be available. The solicitation must be downloaded from this website. The entire SF1449 must be completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions to offerors. 


Contract award is anticipated on or about 27 March 2025. 

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