FY25 US Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel Support Services

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy is seeking Chapel Support Services for the US Air Force Academy, specifically requiring a Buddhist Religious Program Leader and a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator. The solicitation (RFQ FA700025Q5000) calls for two part-time religious service professionals who will provide spiritual guidance, coordinate religious education programs, and support cadet religious activities. The contract will be awarded based on best value, considering price, past performance (requiring two references), and technical capability, with an initial focus on the five lowest-priced proposals. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit quotes by January 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, with questions due by January 17, 2024. Potential offerors will need to demonstrate expertise in religious program coordination, with preference given to candidates with significant experience in their respective religious roles.

The contract is designated as a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 813110 (Religious Organizations) with a $13 million size standard. The performance period includes a two-week transition period, a 12-month base period, three 12-month option periods, and an optional 6-month extension, effectively spanning from February 2025 through August 2030. Services will be performed at the Air Force Academy in Colorado (80840), with the Buddhist Religious Program Leader working approximately 8 hours per week and the Catholic Religious Education Coordinator working 20 hours per week. The firm-fixed-price contract will require adherence to specific performance standards, including 90% performance requirements for Basic Cadet Training services and strict coordination guidelines with base chaplains. Wage rates will be governed by the Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5417, which mandates minimum wages and includes provisions for health and welfare benefits.