Roman Catholic Priest Services - Twentynine Palms CA
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- M0068126Q0079
- Agency
-
Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 813110 Religious Organizations
- PSC
- G002 Social- Chaplain
- Place of performance
- Twentynine Palms, California 92278, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps seeks Roman Catholic priest services for Marine Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California, with quotes due September 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PST. The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside for 100% of the requirement. Amendment 0001 extended the original September 10 deadline to September 14 due to erroneous posting of an unreconciled solicitation copy. Questions are due September 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PST.
Place of performance is MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California 92278. The contractor must provide a validly ordained Roman Catholic priest in good standing with written ecclesiastical endorsement from the Archdiocese for Military Services (AMS) via DD Form 2088 specific to MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, successful background criminal history checks, demonstrated knowledge of military protocol and customs, and Microsoft Office software proficiency. Services include four weekday masses, one Saturday vigil mass, two Sunday masses (plus one additional Sunday mass during service-level training exercises when Active-Duty Priest Chaplains are unavailable), confessions, sacramental ministry, pastoral care, Holy Days of Obligation services, Lenten and Holy Week services, and development and delivery of a comprehensive Catholic religious education program aligned with AMS curricula. The contractor must establish a regular 40-hour weekly schedule, provide 30 days' notice for scheduled absences with qualified substitute priests, and attend monthly performance reviews. CAC credentialing and background clearance are required.
The base period runs September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2027, with four one-year option periods exercisable at government discretion through September 29, 2031. The contract is firm fixed-price. NAICS code is 813110, Religious Organizations. Evaluation weighs Technical Capability and Past Performance combined as approximately equal to Price, with Technical Capability evaluated at a 95% acceptable quality level. Solicitation number is M0068126Q00790001. Contracting Officer's Representative is RP2 Jonathan P. Rivera, USN, Chapel Manager, (760) 830-6464.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
* Solicitation Amend (1) #M0068126Q00790001*
* See Amendment 0001 public reposting ext 14 SEPT 2026 – See attached Conformed and SF30 PDF copies*
Solicitation: M0068126Q0079
Agency/Office: REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE/MCAGCC TWENTYNINE PALMS CA 92278
Title: ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST SERVICES
Description(s): The mission of the Command Religious Program is to provide comprehensive religious support services for all eligible personnel at Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC)/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms CA 92278.These services will be provided in alignment with Catholic doctrine, and military regulations as defined by the Archdiocese for Military Services (AMS).
Synopsis:
This synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/supplies is prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This synopsis/solicitation is being advertised for Small Business. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number is M0068126Q00790001.
Applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code: 813110, Religious Organizations, size standard $13.0 million. This requirement is for a fixed price contract (FFP), this acquisition is being conducted pursuant to FAR Parts 12 and Subpart 13.5. Quotations will be evaluated using the factors identified in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial items and the addendum to FAR 52.212-2. The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR part 12.
Anticipated award date: SEP 2026
QUOTES: Quotes are to be received no later than close of business (1 p.m. PST) on 14 SEP, 2026.
Quotes may be submitted by electronic means for consideration of award. Electronic quotes may be transmitted by email to pedro.tirado@usmc.mil or facsimile (760)830-6353. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their electronic bid has been received.
USMC Regional Contracting Office - MCIWES Twentynine Palms, CA
Attn: Pedro Tirado
BOX 788153
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278-8153
SEE ATTACHED SF1449
Note: When submitting your quote please ensure all relevant information on ATTACHED RFQ SF1449 from Block 17(A), through to page 2 have been completed. You must Sign and include your quotes for each CLIN Item. Negative responses are requested. Telephone requests of quotes will not be accepted, a formal notice of changes (if applicable) will be issued in SAM.gov.
BASIS FOR AWARD:
The competition is 100% SBA total set-aside.
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder who provides the best value to the Government.
Evaluations and consideration will be made based on the selection of the technically acceptable quotation with the best value evaluated price, that are clearly and objectively defined., past performance and qualification criteria. References may be requested. The Government intends to issue a firm fix price award. The Government reserves the right not to award if it is determined not to be in best interest of the Government.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: See attached SOLICIATATION PWS for complete list of technical requirements. Performance Period: SEE ATTACHED RFQ M0068126F0079 (SF1449) and ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision and any other supplies, materials and equipment necessary to complete the contract. Technical question should be submitted in writing to Primary Point of Contact Pedro Tirado.
DEADLINE FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS IS 09:00 AM 9/11/26 PST.
SEE ATTACHED COMMERCIAL CLAUSES see attached FAR provisions/clauses that apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text version of these clauses electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/
Company quotes should include the following:
1)Solicitation number
2)A description of services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation.
3)Name, address and telephone number of the offeror (SAM.gov),
4)A complete copy of the representations and certifications FAR 52.219 (SAM.gov).
5)Company tax ID information and Duns number (SAM.gov).
6)Vendors providing an offer must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) prior to close of this solicitation https://www.sam.gov. Recommend NAICS code 813110 is listed on your SAM registration.
Primary Point of Contact: Pedro Tirado / Contracting Specialist, pedro.tirado@usmc.mil
Phone: 760-830-5124
Contracting Office Address: BOX 788153 TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278-8153 United States
Secondary Point of Contact:
Randy Zielinski, Purchasing Specialist, Phone 760-830-5115, Email randy.zielinski@usmc.mil
Update #2 ·
* Solicitation #M0068126Q0079 has been temporally suspended*
* Pending Amendment and public reposting – The Government Erroneously posted an unreconciled copy*
Solicitation: M0068126Q0079
Agency/Office: REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE/MCAGCC TWENTYNINE PALMS CA 92278
Title: ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST SERVICES
Description(s): The mission of the Command Religious Program is to provide comprehensive religious support services for all eligible personnel at Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC)/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms CA 92278.These services will be provided in alignment with Catholic doctrine, and military regulations as defined by the Archdiocese for Military Services (AMS).
Synopsis:
This synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/supplies is prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This synopsis/solicitation is being advertised for Small Business. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number is M0068126Q0079.
Applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code: 813110, Religious Organizations, size standard $13.0 million. This requirement is for a fixed price contract (FFP), this acquisition is being conducted pursuant to FAR Parts 12 and Subpart 13.5. Quotations will be evaluated using the factors identified in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial items and the addendum to FAR 52.212-2. The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR part 12.
Anticipated award date: SEP 2026
QUOTES: Quotes are to be received no later than close of business (1 p.m. PST) on 10 SEP, 2026.
Quotes may be submitted by electronic means for consideration of award. Electronic quotes may be transmitted by email to pedro.tirado@usmc.mil or facsimile (760)830-6353. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their electronic bid has been received.
USMC Regional Contracting Office - MCIWES Twentynine Palms, CA
Attn: Pedro Tirado
BOX 788153
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278-8153
SEE ATTACHED SF1449
Note: When submitting your quote please ensure all relevant information on ATTACHED RFQ SF1449 from Block 17(A), through to page 2 have been completed. You must Sign and include your quotes for each CLIN Item. Negative responses are requested. Telephone requests of quotes will not be accepted, a formal notice of changes (if applicable) will be issued in SAM.gov.
BASIS FOR AWARD:
The competition is 100% SBA total set-aside.
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder who provides the best value to the Government.
Evaluations and consideration will be made based on the selection of the technically acceptable quotation with the best value evaluated price, that are clearly and objectively defined., past performance and qualification criteria. References may be requested. The Government intends to issue a firm fix price award. The Government reserves the right not to award if it is determined not to be in best interest of the Government.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: See attached SOLICIATATION PWS for complete list of technical requirements. Performance Period: SEE ATTACHED RFQ M0068126F0079 (SF1449) and ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision and any other supplies, materials and equipment necessary to complete the contract. Technical question should be submitted in writing to Primary Point of Contact Pedro Tirado.
DEADLINE FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS IS 09:00 AM 9/8/26 PST.
SEE ATTACHED COMMERCIAL CLAUSES see attached FAR provisions/clauses that apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text version of these clauses electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/
Company quotes should include the following:
1)Solicitation number
2)A description of services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation.
3)Name, address and telephone number of the offeror (SAM.gov),
4)A complete copy of the representations and certifications FAR 52.219 (SAM.gov).
5)Company tax ID information and Duns number (SAM.gov).
6)Vendors providing an offer must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) prior to close of this solicitation https://www.sam.gov. Recommend NAICS code 813110 is listed on your SAM registration.
Primary Point of Contact: Pedro Tirado / Contracting Specialist, pedro.tirado@usmc.mil
Phone: 760-830-5124
Contracting Office Address: BOX 788153 TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278-8153 United States
Secondary Point of Contact:
Randy Zielinski, Purchasing Specialist, Phone 760-830-5115, Email randy.zielinski@usmc.mil
Update #1 ·
Solicitation: M0068126Q0079
Agency/Office: REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE/MCAGCC TWENTYNINE PALMS CA 92278
Title: ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST SERVICES
Description(s): The mission of the Command Religious Program is to provide comprehensive religious support services for all eligible personnel at Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC)/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms CA 92278.These services will be provided in alignment with Catholic doctrine, and military regulations as defined by the Archdiocese for Military Services (AMS).
Synopsis:
This synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/supplies is prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This synopsis/solicitation is being advertised for Small Business. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number is M0068126Q0079.
Applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code: 813110, Religious Organizations, size standard $13.0 million. This requirement is for a fixed price contract (FFP), this acquisition is being conducted pursuant to FAR Parts 12 and Subpart 13.5. Quotations will be evaluated using the factors identified in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial items and the addendum to FAR 52.212-2. The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR part 12.
Anticipated award date: SEP 2026
QUOTES: Quotes are to be received no later than close of business (1 p.m. PST) on 10 SEP, 2026.
Quotes may be submitted by electronic means for consideration of award. Electronic quotes may be transmitted by email to pedro.tirado@usmc.mil or facsimile (760)830-6353. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their electronic bid has been received.
USMC Regional Contracting Office - MCIWES Twentynine Palms, CA
Attn: Pedro Tirado
BOX 788153
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278-8153
SEE ATTACHED SF1449
Note: When submitting your quote please ensure all relevant information on ATTACHED RFQ SF1449 from Block 17(A), through to page 2 have been completed. You must Sign and include your quotes for each CLIN Item. Negative responses are requested. Telephone requests of quotes will not be accepted, a formal notice of changes (if applicable) will be issued in SAM.gov.
BASIS FOR AWARD:
The competition is 100% SBA total set-aside.
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder who provides the best value to the Government.
Evaluations and consideration will be made based on the selection of the technically acceptable quotation with the best value evaluated price, that are clearly and objectively defined., past performance and qualification criteria. References may be requested. The Government intends to issue a firm fix price award. The Government reserves the right not to award if it is determined not to be in best interest of the Government.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: See attached SOLICIATATION PWS for complete list of technical requirements. Performance Period: SEE ATTACHED RFQ M0068126F0079 (SF1449) and ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision and any other supplies, materials and equipment necessary to complete the contract. Technical question should be submitted in writing to Primary Point of Contact Pedro Tirado.
DEADLINE FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS IS 09:00 AM 9/8/26 PST.
SEE ATTACHED COMMERCIAL CLAUSES see attached FAR provisions/clauses that apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text version of these clauses electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/
Company quotes should include the following:
1)Solicitation number
2)A description of services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation.
3)Name, address and telephone number of the offeror (SAM.gov),
4)A complete copy of the representations and certifications FAR 52.219 (SAM.gov).
5)Company tax ID information and Duns number (SAM.gov).
6)Vendors providing an offer must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) prior to close of this solicitation https://www.sam.gov. Recommend NAICS code 813110 is listed on your SAM registration.
Primary Point of Contact: Pedro Tirado / Contracting Specialist, pedro.tirado@usmc.mil
Phone: 760-830-5124
Contracting Office Address: BOX 788153 TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278-8153 United States
Secondary Point of Contact:
Randy Zielinski, Purchasing Specialist, Phone 760-830-5115, Email randy.zielinski@usmc.mil
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Priest Services - Twentynine Palms CA | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Roman Catholic Priest Services - Twentynine Palms CA | Pre-Solicitation |
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