Part-Time Jewish Rabbi Services, MRCD, San Diego

The United States Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (RCO) MCI-West is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing part-time Jewish rabbi services at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California. The contractor will be responsible for delivering weekly Sunday pastoral ministry and spiritual services to Jewish Marine Corps recruits, including one weekly service and six additional special holiday services annually for Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Passover, Sukkot, and Shavout. Key contractor qualifications include being a certified Rabbi in good standing, possessing ecclesiastical endorsement, and passing background criminal history checks, with services required to align with both Jewish doctrine and military regulations. Interested businesses must submit capabilities statements by August 15, 2025, at 1400 PST, including company profiles with SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, socio-economic status, certifications, and relevant experience from the last three years. The Marine Corps will use this market research to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and procurement method under FAR Part 12 for commercial items.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 813110 (Religious Organizations) with a small business size standard of $13 million, and the government is particularly interested in Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The contract structure includes a base year running from September 25, 2025, to September 24, 2026, with four potential option years that could extend the contract through September 24, 2030, representing a total possible performance period of five years. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the documentation, nor are specific contract values or budget ranges disclosed at this market research stage. The services are classified as mission-essential and will continue during increased force protection levels, requiring the contractor to maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure continuous coverage of religious services. Capabilities statements must be submitted via email to three Marine Corps contracting personnel with the subject line "M342085795415 Capabilities Statement Response."