PT Catholic RE Coordinator
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA302226Q0321
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 813110 Religious Organizations
- PSC
- G002 Social- Chaplain
- Place of performance
- Mississippi 39710, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command seeks a part-time Catholic Religious Education Coordinator for Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Mississippi, with proposals due September 10, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside. Work runs 28 September 2026 through 27 September 2027 with three optional one-year extensions, at an average of 5 hours per week (20 hours per month constituting one billing unit, with maximum 20 hours during peak weeks).
The contractor must be active in and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the Catholic Faith with commitment to it. Required experience includes one year coordinating and conducting Catholic religious education events and seasonal programs such as Christmas and Easter lessons. The contractor must provide a resume limited to 5 pages with two references not more than two years old, validating education and experience in sacramental preparation (First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation), children's liturgies, and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Within six months of award, the contractor must complete the Catechist Certification Program required by the Archdiocese of Military Services. The contractor must demonstrate basic understanding of spiritual growth processes, ability to express basic Catholic doctrine and liturgical law, and money management skills related to Catholic RE program budgets, resourcing, and special collections.
Contractor personnel require a Common Access Card (CAC) for base access and logical access to Department of Defense computer networks. A background investigation per Public Law 101-647 and DODI 1402.5 is required before working with children under 18. The Service Contract Labor Standards wage classification is 15090 under Wage Determination 2015-5157, Revision 31, effective August 17, 2026. Offerors submit an hourly rate that will be multiplied by 20 hours to create the monthly unit price. The NAICS code is 813110, Religious Organizations; PSC is G002, Social-Chaplain.
Notice text
Scope of Responsibilities. Provides leadership and administrative support for Catholic RE programs, RE events, and RE resource management for the Columbus AFB Chapel. The Catholic RE Coordinator works closely with the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest to ensure budgets, program schedules, publicity, and other program requirements are developed and implemented.
Duration of this contract is 28 September 2026 – 27 September 2027 (with three option year)
Education and Experience Requirements. The Catholic RE Coordinator must:
Must be active in and have an in-depth knowledge of the Catholic Faith and a commitment to the Catholic Faith.
Must provide a resume (limited to 5 pages) with two (2) references, not more than two years old, validating education and experience requirements listed herein to include sacramental preparation (including First Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation programs), children’s liturgies, and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Additionally, must have 1 years’ experience coordinating and conducting Catholic RE events and other seasonal Catholic religious programs (e.g. Christmas and Easter lessons/classes).
Must complete the Catechist Certification Program required by the Archdiocese of Military Services within 6 months after being awarded the contract.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the spiritual growth process of individuals and groups in the Catholic Faith. Contractor must be able to clearly express basic Catholic doctrine and liturgical law.
Demonstrate basic skill in money management related to the Catholic RE programs to include: creation and management of a budget, resourcing RE programs/classes, and managing special collections (e.g. contributions collected during RE events/classes for humanitarian relief, missions, ministry projects, etc.).
The Contractor shall complete and submit personnel background check application within twenty (20) working days after award date to the Chaplain Corps background check program manager for processing. It is mandatory that all contractors working with children under the age of eighteen (18) have a background investigation. The contract must be able to receive clearance from a background investigation IAW public Law 101-647, Section 231 (Crime Control Act of 1990 and DODI 1402.5, Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Service Position). An adverse finding from this investigation may result in a termination of services.
Contractor agrees to work in a pluralistic environment where they may come in contact with members from various faith groups and/or viewpoints. Contractor will be professional and not denigrate individuals with a different religious perspective or viewpoint.
See the attached Performance Work Statement for more information.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Catholic Religious Education Coordinator | Pre-Solicitation |
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