This is a non-personal services contract to provide watch care services supporting religious programs at Fort Hood, TX. The contractor will provide a watch care coordinator and qualified childcare providers. The period of performance is one base year with two option years, starting April 1, 2026. A quality control plan is required within 10 working days of award. The contractor must comply with security requirements, including background checks and specific training (AT Level I, iWatch, OPSEC). Services will be performed at various chapel locations on Fort Hood. The contract type is labor hour. The contractor is responsible for all materials, supplies, and equipment not provided by the government. The coordinator will manage personnel, operations, and administrative duties, including weekly planning meetings and reporting. Childcare staff must meet specific qualifications and training requirements, including CPR and First Aid certifications. A o touch policy and procedures for reporting child abuse are mandatory. The contractor must maintain a quality control plan and adhere to adult-to-child ratios. Monthly reports and invoices are required. The government will provide facilities and some equipment. The contract includes a phase-in/phase-out period. All questions must be submitted by March 26, 2026.
The period of performance shall be for one base year of 12 months from the date of award, and two 12-month option years. Base year: 01 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027; Option year I: 01 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2028; Option year II: 01 Apr 2028 - 31 Mar 2029.
The contractor shall submit an invoice to the COR and into WAWF by COB on the 5th of every month, including all required details vendor name, contract number, CLINs, dates, total cost, etc.
For the coordinator: at least 18 years of age, ability to lift 30 lbs, ability to lead group activities and manage behavior, must be able to respond quickly to emergencies, strong administrative, scheduling, and compliance skills, ability to manage multi-age programs and staff, strong communication and conflict management skills, ability to maintain documentation for all personnel, must be able to pass a background check, ability to identify safety hazards and maintain a secure childcare environment, skilled in scheduling, staffing, and maintaining required child-staff ratios, management experience: must have a minimum of three 3 years of documented experience in a supervisory or management role, responsible for scheduling, managing, and evaluating a team of at least 8 individuals, childcare experience: must have a minimum of two 2 years of documented experience working in a licensed childcare facility or similar professional setting, ability to coach, mentor, and train new staff in chapel procedures and safety standards, ability to maintain accurate attendance logs, incident reports, and training records, ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion, ability to coordinate with chapel leadership and abide by the performance work statement contract, ability to understand the unique needs of military children, including deployment cycles, PCS transitions, and reintegration stress, skilled in making safe, informed decisions under pressure, ability to maintain line-of-sight supervision of all children in their care, must be able to work with patience and flexibility, ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold chapel standards, strong sense of integrity and commitment to child safety, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse military families, strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. For the team of staff: must have experience working in childcare or with children, ability to manage mixed-age groups safely, experience with infants, toddlers, and school-age children, must be able to demonstrate professional conduct and reliability, ability to lead group activities and manage behavior, at least 18 years of age, ability to lift 30lbs, must be able to pass a background check, good communication and teamwork skills, must have a physical ability to care for children, must be patient and adaptable, must have strong communication skills, awareness of safety hazards and commitment to maintaining a secure environment, ability to respond quickly and appropriately in urgent situations, understanding of safe sleep practices, hygiene, and sanitation standards, sensitivity to the unique needs of military children experiencing deployments, PCS moves, or reintegration, respect for diverse backgrounds, cultures, and denominations represented in the chapel community, skill in using positive guidance and redirection techniques, understanding how to support children experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, consistent attendance and punctuality, commitment to following all safety, supervision, and accountability procedures, respectful, ethical conduct at all times. Required trainings and certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association), First Aid certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association), Food handlers permit if required by installation or public health. Government-provided training includes: Child Abuse Prevention, Mandatory Reporter Training, Supervision and Accountability Standards, RSO Orientation, Chapel Childcare Standard of Procedures, Sign in/out procedures, Facility safety walkthrough, Emergency procedures, Fire evacuation, Shelter in place training.
All questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM Central Time (UTC-5) on March 26, 2026.