Pastoral Facilitator Services, Fort Sam Houston, TX

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Amendment is issued to answer two (2) Contractor submitted questions and post an updated PWS.



1. In contractor education requirements C.5.2.1, it list that contractor hold an ordination or ecclesiastical endorsement, is this required even with a masters in social work or counseling degree?



For Social Work or Counseling Degrees, ordination and/or ecclesiastical endorsements not required.



See PWS Paragraph C.5.2.1



2. Will the contractor be excused from working with same sex couples if it is in conflict with their religious endorsement?



The Contractor may deny service to any person based on the Contractor’s religious beliefs and/or a concern for the Contractors personal safety or the safety of others.

If the

Contractor denies service to any individual or couple, the Contractor shall identify the basis for such denial and shall immediately notify the COR and/or the appropriate RMT

personnel.



See PWS Paragraph C.4.2.2.

The Naval Supply Systems Command(NAVSUP), Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville (FLCJ), requests response from qualified/responsible sources capable of providing Pastorial Facilitator Services.



This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS (http://www.fbo.gov) and NECO (https://www.neco.navy.mil).



The RFQ number is N68836-17-Q-0048.

This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-95 and DFARS Publication Notice 20161222. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/. The NAICS code is 813110 and the Small Business Standard is $7.5M. The Small Business Office concurs with the set-aside decision.



The proposed award is a 100% set aside for small business concerns; and/or Nonprofit Organization in accordance with DFARS 252.219-7999 Religious Related Services – Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns or Nonprofit Organizations (DEVIATION 2016-O0007).