Catholic Priest Services
ID: W912C325QA003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FORT BUCHANAN (RC)FORT BUCHANAN, PR, 00934-4572, USA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c55aefe13f19423392cd4609cba4aa86/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, is seeking vendors to provide Catholic Priest Services to support the religious needs of military personnel and their families. The services required include conducting regular and special Catholic masses, administering sacraments, and offering confessions at the USAG Chapel, necessitating that the priest be an ordained member endorsed by the Archdiocese for Military Services and proficient in both English and Spanish. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 813110 for Religious Organizations and is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Type contract. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement by May 15, 2025, including key company information and relevant experience, to Eileen Rivera and Harvey Odom via the provided email addresses. This Sources Sought Announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

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    The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico is seeking vendors to provide Catholic Priest Services to support military religious needs. The anticipated contract, classified under NAICS code 813110 for Religious Organizations, is expected to be a Firm-Fixed Type. Services include conducting Catholic masses, sacraments, and confessions at the USAG Chapel, requiring the priest to be an ordained member endorsed by the Archdiocese for Military Services and proficient in both English and Spanish. Vendors interested in this opportunity must respond by 15 May 2025, submitting a 5-page capabilities statement that outlines their experience and relevant technical skills. Additionally, responses should include key company information such as business name, contact details, and identification codes. Importantly, this Sources Sought Announcement is strictly for information gathering and does not constitute a formal solicitation. There are no funds allocated for response preparation, and submission of information is voluntary. Potential offerors are advised to monitor the Government-Wide Point of Entry for any future solicitation related to this requirement.
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