Protestant Religious Education
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA461027Q0152
- Agency
-
Air Force Space Command
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
- Lompoc, California 93437, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Force Space Command seeks a Protestant Religious Education Coordinator at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, with quotes due October 30, 2026. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a $13 million size standard; award will go to the lowest priced quote that is technically acceptable.
Place of performance is Vandenberg SFB, California (building 16200 Chapel). The period of performance runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2031, with options to extend the contract term up to five years and to extend services up to six months. Work averages 4 to 10 hours per week, with no telework permitted except on an emergency or temporary basis with written authorization.
The contractor manages the Protestant Community's comprehensive Religious Education program under the Delta Chaplain's direction. Responsibilities include direct instructional leadership for Children's and Youth programs (Sunday School, Children's Church, Vacation Bible School, Youth Group Ministry, AWANA); administrative support for Adult religious education ministries (Men's, Women's, Family Bible studies); and Protestant Chapel nursery operations. The contractor must directly offer at least one program each for Youth and Children annually and administratively facilitate at least one program each for Women, Men, and Families annually. Additional duties include program scheduling, facility and purchase request management, attending Protestant Advisory Council and staff meetings, coordinating curriculum and ecumenical programs, submitting annual budgets by August 1st, and serving as Chaplain Corps Volunteer Supervisor with responsibility for recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers while maintaining DoD and Air Force safety standards including the Two-Person Rule and required volunteer-to-child ratios.
Required qualifications include a strong theological grasp of Protestant faith, high school diploma minimum with at least two years of documented experience in children's/youth ministries or religious education program coordination (Bachelor's degree in education, theology, or related field preferred), Windows-based software proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, calendar programs), and FBI background clearance with favorable suitability determination per DoDI 1402.05. Compensation is invoiced monthly via WAWF based on completed units of work: 52 Sunday Service units, 52 Planning units, 10 Vacation Bible School units, 10 VBS Planning units, 5 Special/Holiday Observance units, and 24 Scheduled Meeting units annually. Service Contract Labor Standards apply; wage rates for Santa Barbara County are specified in Wage Determination No. 2015-5647, Revision 27. The NAICS code is 813110 (Religious Organizations); PSC is G002 (Social–Chaplain).
Notice text
Request for Quotation
Protestant Religious Education (RE) Coordinator Vandenberg SFB, CA
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in RFO 12.201-1, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
- Solicitation FA461026Q0152 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is anticipated to be awarded by 30 October 2026.
- The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.
- The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 813110, and the applicable PSC is G002. This acquisition will be made as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, with a size standard of $13 Million.
SECTION 2 – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICING
- See Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement, for detailed description of services required.
- A Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 2, Pricing Schedule. Vendors shall complete the attachment in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required.
SECTION 3 – SPECIFIC INFORMATION
- Inspection and Acceptance. Inspection and acceptance of deliverables will be performed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
- Place and Period of Performance. Performance is required at Vandenberg SFB, CA with an estimated period of performance from 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2031.
- List of Attachments.
Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Attachment 2: Pricing Schedule
Attachment 3: Clauses & Provisions
Attachment 4: Wage Determination
SECTION 4 – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
Addendum to RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Evaluation Factors for Award: The Government intends to award to the lowest priced quote that is technically acceptable. In accordance with RFO 12.203(c)(2), the Government is not required to establish a competitive range, conduct discussions, or score quotes. Consistent with simplified acquisition procedures, the evaluation process is as follows:
Price: The Government will evaluate all quotes for price, ranking them from lowest to highest total evaluated price. The total evaluated price is the sum of all Contract Line Items and is highlighted green in Attachment 2 – Pricing Schedule.
Technical Capability: Offerors shall prepare and submit a technical narrative with sufficient information to allow the Government to evaluate the technical capability. The technical narrative shall be limited to 20 pages. The Government will evaluate the lowest priced offeror’s technical capability statement to ensure it meets the requirements set forth in the attached Performance Work Statement. If the offerors response to the technical capability document is determined NOT to meet the Government’s requirement, the evaluation will continue to the next lowest quote until one is determined to meet the Government’s requirement.
(End of provision)
SECTION 5 – NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES
- Any questions are due no later than 2:00 PM PST 26 Oct 2026
- Quotes are due no later than 2:00 PM PST 30 Oct 2026
- Any questions or offers shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist SSgt John Boutros at john.boutros@spaceforce.mil, and Contracting Officer SrA Christopher Mendoza at christopher.mendoza.17@spaceforce.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 3- Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2- Pricing Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 4- Wage Determinatation.pdf |
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