Protestant Religious Services (as needed)
ID: W911S6-25-Q-TBDType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-DUGWAY PROV GRDDUGWAY, UT, 84022-5000, USA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

OPERATION OF RELIGIOUS FACILITIES (M1FE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5a04d28c89f04ce1b8c911af8ae99900/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking vendors to provide Protestant Religious Services at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) in Utah. The contract entails a base period of 12 months with four additional option periods, requiring the contractor to conduct weekly Sunday worship services and one additional visit as needed, along with on-call services on a reimbursable basis. This initiative is crucial for maintaining religious support for military personnel and their families, particularly during times when military chaplains are unavailable. Interested parties should contact Mark Pratt at mark.s.pratt4.civ@army.mil or call 435-831-2094, with responses to the Sources Sought Notice due by 3 PM MST on March 26, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mark Pratt
    (435) 831-2094
    mark.s.pratt4.civ@army.mil
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    PWS Draft Protestant Services DPG 10Mar25.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for a non-personnel services contract for As Needed Protestant Chapel Minister Services at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG). The contractor is responsible for providing personnel, equipment, and supplies to conduct Protestant worship services, including regular Sunday services and specific religious ordinances, especially during times when military chaplains are unavailable. The contract allows for a maximum of fifty-three services per performance period, with a stipulation that it will be terminated if military chaplains become available. Key contract features include a performance period of one base year with four optional years, a fixed-price structure, and the requirement for the contractor to maintain quality control and assurance. The document specifies the need for training in security measures, and contractor personnel must adhere to appearance and conduct standards suitable for a religious environment. The contractor's services must align with established Army regulations and practices regarding religious support, and they will be evaluated based on performance quality and compliance with reporting requirements. Overall, this PWS emphasizes maintaining religious support services for military personnel and eligible family members at DPG while ensuring quality and compliance within the defined guidelines.
    Sources Sought Protestant Services DPG 11Mar25.docx
    The Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to attract vendors for As Needed Protestant Religious Services. This inquiry is aimed at gathering capabilities from businesses, particularly small and disadvantaged ones, to inform potential competitive procurements. The services required include weekly Sunday Worship and additional on-call visits, with a contract term encompassing a base year plus four optional years. Interested firms must provide detailed information, including contact details, business size, experience, certifications, and insight into market pricing and availability of the services. Responses will help determine the feasibility of the project and can include recommendations for improving the Performance Work Statement. The notice is not a formal solicitation, but a request for information, and all submissions are due by 3 PM MST on March 26, 2025. The MICC encourages communication regarding competition or constraints in the market related to this requirement.
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