Youth Ministry Services

The United States Marine Corps is seeking a contractor to provide Youth Ministry Services for the Chapel located on Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) in Kaneohe, Hawaii. This pre-solicitation notice is classified as a market research and sources sought announcement, requiring interested vendors to submit a capability document not exceeding one page describing their approach to delivering the requested services. The contractor must establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Youth Ministry Program that includes Christian nondenominational religious programming for school-age youth, with specific requirements including AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed), Vacation Bible School, Sunday Children Church, and Holiday Events. Key qualifications for contractor personnel include a letter of recommendation from a Protestant military Chaplain, active membership in the Protestant community, a resume demonstrating professional knowledge of Protestant faith requirements, and religious education credentials. The capability document submission deadline is December 17, 2025, and vendors should note that this is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or government commitment to award a contract based on responses received.

This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Business and falls under NAICS code 813110 (Religious Organizations) with PSC category G002 (Social-Chaplain services). The contract requires 15 hours per week of service delivery for 52 weeks annually, commencing on March 22, 2026, with an initial performance period extending through March 21, 2027, and options to renew through March 21, 2031. No incumbent contractor or award value has been specified in this pre-solicitation announcement. The contractor will coordinate all activities with the Senior Chaplain and must perform duties at the MCBH Chapel, including developing promotional campaigns, maintaining program records, and providing detailed lesson plans throughout the contract period. Prospective vendors should be aware that no monetary compensation will be provided for their response preparation to this sources sought notice.