Ft Leavenworth ACB Catholic Clergy
ID: PANMCC24P0000005777Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT LEAVENWORTHFORT LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66027-0000, USA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Catholic Clergy services at the Military Correctional Complex located in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The contract entails delivering non-personal religious services, including weekday and Sunday Mass, pastoral counseling, and sacramental visits, aimed at enhancing the spiritual lives of inmates and supporting their rehabilitation efforts. This initiative is crucial for fostering positive behavioral outcomes and reducing recidivism among incarcerated individuals. Interested parties can contact Roberto Yroz at roberto.c.yroz.civ@army.mil or Larissa Brown at larissa.a.brown2.civ@army.mil for further details, with the contract spanning one base year and four additional option years.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Catholic Clergy services under the Directorate of Pastoral Care outlines a non-personal service contract to enhance the spiritual lives of inmates at the Military Correctional Complex, comprising the United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) and the Joint Regional Correctional Facility (JRCF). The contractor must provide various services, including weekday and Sunday Mass, special services, pastoral counseling, and sacramental visits tailored to Catholic faith practices. The contract spans one base year with four additional options. Quality control and assurance measures require the contractor to maintain high standards and develop a Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor must comply with specific security requirements, including background checks for personnel and strict confidentiality protocols regarding inmate information. Essential elements include attendance at mandatory training sessions, maintaining a secured workspace, and following protocols for interaction with inmates and contraband restrictions. The overarching goal is to foster redemption and rehabilitation by providing structured religious services, which contribute to positive behavioral outcomes and reduce recidivism among incarcerated individuals. Overall, this document serves as a guideline for service delivery and operational conduct to meet the spiritual needs of the inmate population within a correctional setting.
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