Jewish Rabbi Services - Arlington National Cemetery
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- Solicitation number
- JBAB_RabbiSvc_SS
- Agency
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District Washington
Headquarters 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
- Fort Myer, Virginia 22211, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Headquarters District Washington is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for Jewish Rabbi Services at Arlington National Cemetery. The 11th Contracting Squadron is seeking a qualified rabbi to perform up to 40 Jewish funerals annually at Arlington National Cemetery and the United States Soldiers and Airmen's Home National Cemetery. Required qualifications include ecclesiastical endorsement from a DoD-authorized Jewish endorsing authority, fluency in English, and knowledge of military protocol. The rabbi will be responsible for conducting personalized graveside and chapel services for deceased veterans, retirees, and military dependents, coordinating with military honor guards, and maintaining professional conduct. Performance will be evaluated through periodic surveillance, 100% inspections, customer complaint reviews, and quarterly progress meetings. Interested parties must respond by April 15, 2025, by emailing specific organizational details to Ms. Rachael Blosser and Mr. Pedro Andrade.
The contract is classified under NAICS code 813110 for "Religious Organizations" with a small business size standard of $13 million, and there is no specific set-aside designation. The contract structure includes one base year with four option years, with services to be provided Monday through Friday from 0800-1600, excluding federal holidays. Services will be performed at multiple locations, including Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer Old Post Chapel, and Fort Myer Memorial Chapel. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contractor will be expected to provide comprehensive rabbi services that align with military customs and protocols. Potential contractors are asked to indicate their capability to meet the requirements and provide basic organizational information, with no need to submit past performance details at this stage. The government emphasizes that this is a market research announcement and does not guarantee the issuance of a future solicitation.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT:
JEWISH RABBI SERVICES
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT CONSIDERED OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT.
The 11th Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC is conducting market research to determine the availability, interest, and capability of potential business sources and/or individuals qualified and able to compete for a contract to perform/provide Jewish Rabbi Services at the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Please see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlining the scope of work and duties to be performed.
The information in this notice is based on the most current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements, as needed. The Government shall not reimburse the costs of preparing responses to this request for information / sources sought notice.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 813110, “Religious Organizations” The Small Business Size Standard is $13M Dollars.
The government requests interested parties to please respond by emailing the below listed Points of Contact (POCs) with the following information. Please state in your correspondence that you are interested and, after reviewing the requirement information provided in this notice and attached PWS, are capable of meeting this requirements for delivery/performance.
If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the above listed government needs, please provide the following information:
Organization Name: ____________________
CAGE Code: ____________________
Business Type: ____________________
POC Telephone Number: ____________________
POC Email: ____________________
If you have an existing contract vehicle (GSA, NASA SEWP, NIH NITAAC etc.) that can provide this service, please provide the contract number: _______________________
Submit your email response to Ms. Rachael Blosser, rachael.blosser.1@us.af.mil and Mr. Pedro Andrade, pedro.andrade.3@us.af.mil.
This announcement shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. In the event a solicitation is developed, notice will be posted in SAM.gov in accordance with FAR 5.201.
Interested parties should respond by contacting the POCs identified in this notice, please clearly state your interest and capability in this requirement and provide the requested information. There is no need to provide past performance information at this time.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbi - PWS_Final.pdf | ||
| Jewish Rabbi Svc_SourcesSought.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PKA-Jewish Rabbi Services - Arlington National Cemetery | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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