Priest Services

Critical Requirements:

The contractor must be a validly ordained Roman Catholic priest in good standing with the bishop of his diocese or the superior of his religious order in the Roman Catholic Church.  The good standing of the priest will be verified with appropriate letter of good standing from his bishop or religious superior.

The contractor must provide written documentation stating that he has the approval of his diocesan bishop or religious superior to provide services as a priest as well as provide written documentation of Endorsement from the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), USA (http://www.milarch.org/).  The document used for endorsement will be the Department of Defense (DD) Form 2088.

The contractor shall have knowledge of military protocol, customs, and courtesies or a willingness to learn per SECNAVINST 1730.7D, OPNAVINST 1730.1E and Marine Corps Order 1730.6E.

Government Cost Estimate

The Government is basing it's government cost estimate to be inclusive of ALL of the following:

A) The business expenses associated with normal business operation  such as taxes, taxes preparation, professional training, required attire, travel cost,  health insurance , retirement, office supplies, equipment etc

B) Salary commiserate to a San Diego County GS11/GS12  federal hire (Reference https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2016/general-schedule/

 System For Award Management (sam.gov) :

The contractor MUST be registered in sam.gov

The below are two resources for small businesses needing assistance with SAM registration, etc.

1. San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center/Procurement Technical Assistance Center ( PTAC)(located at PLNU Mission Valley)

4007 Camino del Rio South, Suite 210

San Diego, CA 92108-4189

Phone: 619-285-7020

E-mail: sdcoc@ptac-sandiego.org

http://ptac-sandiego.org/contact-us/

2. San Diego North County Small Business Development Center - Hosted by Mira Costa College. Partly funded by

the Small Business Administration

2075 Las Palmas Dr

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Phone: (760) 795-8740

E-mail: centerinfo@miracosta.edu

http://sandiegosmallbiz.com/about-us/

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This is a synoposis of the upcoming requirement.

The Government is procuring the Roman Catholic Religious Services for a period of five years on board Camp Pendleton.

This requirement will require additional endorsement; the respondent contractors will need to complete the  DD2088 form.

The attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) should better inform potential quoters of the requirement.

Questions are greatly encouraged to assist the Government in improving the PWS document.

This will be a full and open competition as market research did not support a small business set aside.

Period of Performance:

The Government is planning to make an award for a base period of one year and four one year option periods.  The total contract would be 5 years IF all options were exercised.

The Government has a requirement to start the services April 2017.

General Business Information/Resources :
 
For additional assistance related to general information in conducting business with the Government please contact:

DaKeyah McFarlin
Deputy for Small Business
Phone 760.763.5645
email: dakeyah.mcfarlin@usmc.mil

This is a synoposis of the upcoming requirement.

The Government is procuring the Roman Catholic Religious Services for a period of five years on board Camp Pendleton.

This requirement will require additional endorsement; the respondent contractors will need to complete the  DD2088 form.

The attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) should better inform potential quoters of the requirement.

Questions are greatly encourage to assist the Government in improving the PWS document.

This will be a full and open competition as market research did not support a small business set aside.

Request for Information (RFI): Full Time Roman Catholic Priest Services @ Camp Pendleton

Critical Requirements:

The contractor must be a validly ordained Roman Catholic priest in good standing with the bishop of his diocese or the superior of his religious order in the Roman Catholic Church.  The good standing of the priest will be verified with appropriate letter of good standing from his bishop or religious superior.

The contractor must provide written documentation stating that he has the approval of his diocesan bishop or religious superior to provide services as a priest as well as provide written documentation of Endorsement from the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), USA (http://www.milarch.org/).  The document used for endorsement will be the Department of Defense (DD) Form 2088.

The contractor shall have knowledge of military protocol, customs, and courtesies or a willingness to learn per SECNAVINST 1730.7D, OPNAVINST 1730.1E and Marine Corps Order 1730.6E.

 The contract shall be registered in sam.gov

Government Cost Estimate

The Government is basing it's government cost estimate to be inclusive of ALL of the following:

A) The business expenses associated with normal business operation  such as taxes, taxes preparation, professional training, required attire, travel cost,  health insurance , retirement, office supplies, equipment etc

B) Salary commiserate to a San Diego County GS11/GS12  federal hire (Reference https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2016/general-schedule/

 RFI

Response Date:  November  30, 2016

1) Is the Government Cost Estimate basis reasonable?

2) How would you recommend the Government handle the vacation/sickness absences?

3) Are you a small business?

4) Do you have knowledge of military protocol?

5) Would you find it of value to meet with the contracting personnel for a general discussion on fulfilling this requirement?

Point of Contact:

Carolyn A. Lynch, Contract Specialist

Email: carolyn.lynch@usmc.mil

 Additional Information:

The below are two resources for small businesses needing assistance with SAM registration, etc.

1. San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center/Procurement Technical Assistance Center ( PTAC)(located at PLNU Mission Valley)

4007 Camino del Rio South, Suite 210

San Diego, CA 92108-4189

Phone: 619-285-7020

E-mail: sdcoc@ptac-sandiego.org

http://ptac-sandiego.org/contact-us/

2. San Diego North County Small Business Development Center - Hosted by Mira Costa College. Partly funded by

the Small Business Administration

2075 Las Palmas Dr

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Phone: (760) 795-8740

E-mail: centerinfo@miracosta.edu

http://sandiegosmallbiz.com/about-us/

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