Chaplain Government Bids & RFPs

Delivery is FOB destination and is required not later than 30 days after contract award.

The government will award on the basis of price unless the contracting officer is aware of past performance information related to the low price quote/offer which indicates that quote/offer may not represent best value. In that case, the government reserves the right to consider the past performance of other quotes/offers, conduct a price, past performance tradeoff, and award to other than the lowest price quote/offer.

The contractor must be an ordained Roman Catholic priest with the requisite skills and experience acceptable to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. The contractor must obtain ecclesiastical faculties from the AMS and be able to qualify for a confidential security clearance. Resumes must demonstrate a clear understanding of Navy organization and pluralistic ministry requirements, and include references from their diocese or religious order, and an approved statement of ecclesiastical endorsement (DD Form ****).

Failure to be registered in the SAM database will make a contractor ineligible for award. Failure to provide required information may result in disqualification.

The event is scheduled for friday, september 11, 2026 through sunday, september 13, 2026.

The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.

Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission of quotes. Prospective contractors must be registered in the system for award management database sam prior to submission of quotes.

Failure to conform to solicitation requirements may result in a quote being determined not awardable without further evaluation. Failure to conform to solicitation requirements may result in a quote being determined not awardable without further evaluation.

The base year performance period is from August 3, 2026, to August 2, 2027, for 624 hours.

Payment will be made by the government upon submission of commercial invoices approved by the contracting officer, with payment terms detailed in the contract clauses.

The document does not explicitly state a warranty period for the services provided.

The document mentions technical evaluation criteria including resume/CV, English language certification, relevant experience documentation, proof of legal authorization to work in Italy, academic degrees, and AMS catechist certification.

Minimum qualifications include legal authorization to reside and work in Italy, English fluency, computer proficiency, professional skills in program management, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and knowledge of Roman Catholic doctrine. AMS catechist certification is required within 90 days if not already held.

Failure to obtain AMS catechist certification within the prescribed timeframe may result in contract termination. An unfavorable background determination shall also result in contract termination.

An unfavorable criminal background check or failure to obtain required certifications within the specified timeframes could lead to disqualification or contract termination.

The delivery period for the services ranges from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031, with specific periods of performance for each lot.

Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer. Invoices are submitted for approval, and payment is generally made within 30 days of approval, subject to contract terms and conditions.

The contract includes clauses for correction or replacement of services or materials that fail to meet contract requirements at the time of delivery, with specific conditions and timeframes.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is technically acceptable and has the lowest evaluated price (LPTA value).

The proposed coordinator must have a degree in Christian religious education or a related ministry field and a minimum of one to three years of relevant work experience in a military chapel environment or comparable role.

The contract includes clauses for termination for cause, which may result in liability to the government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law.

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email on or before July 16, 2026, at 10:00 am HST.

Offers that fail to address all requirements or follow all instructions will be considered nonresponsive and ineligible for contract award. Failure to meet technical or past performance requirements can also lead to ineligibility.

The estimated total value of the contract is $13,000,****.