Ft Bliss Catholic Priest Services

The 923rd Battalion/Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Riley, Kansas, is soliciting proposals for Catholic Priest Services at Fort Bliss, Texas. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) W911RX26QA034 is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 813110. The contract includes a one-year base period starting May 15, 2026, and four option years. Offers are due by 10:00 AM CST on May 6, 2026, via email to Patricia Barth (patricia.j.barth3.civ@army.mil) and Selvena Carter (selvena.b.carter.civ@army.mil). The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Key technical requirements include the priest being ordained, endorsed by the Archdiocese of Military Services (AMS), possessing faculties, and completing Virtus training. Offerors must also submit a resume, proof of faculties, and a completed background check. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if funds are not available.

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract for a Catholic Priest at Fort Bliss, Texas. The contractor will provide regular and special Catholic masses, sacraments, confessions, and pastoral care in accordance with Roman Catholic Church guidelines and Army regulations. The contract emphasizes that the priest is a non-personnel service, accountable to the contractor, not the government. Key aspects include a 12-month base year and four 12-month options, a robust quality control plan, and strict security and background check requirements for personnel, especially those with recurring contact with children. The government will provide facilities and equipment, while the contractor is responsible for all other necessary items and personnel. The PWS also details specific tasks, deliverables, and performance standards for the services.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1 outlines the performance requirements for a contractor providing Catholic priest services, focusing on mission-essential tasks. Key requirements include conducting weekend masses on Saturdays and Sundays, holding confession before or after each weekend mass, providing on-call response within two hours, and conducting weekday masses for 30 minutes each, all with a 100% compliance threshold. Surveillance methods involve periodic inspection and monthly COR reports to the Contracting Officer (KO). The document specifies that a first failure to meet performance standards will result in a Contractor Action Request Continuance, while consecutive failures will lead to a corrective action plan developed at the KO's discretion. This exhibit is crucial for defining the minimum acceptable service levels for the contractor.

The document outlines a comprehensive deliverables schedule for a contract, likely pertaining to a Catholic Priest's services, given deliverables such as 'Signed DIR for weekend Mass' and 'Baptism Records.' The schedule details various deliverables, their required frequency, number of copies, medium/format, and submission recipient (COR). Key deliverables include AT Level I awareness training and iWATCH training, both required shortly after contract start. Other regular deliverables include resumes and background check results, call response reports, observations, recommendations, and a log of work. The schedule emphasizes timely submission of all items, with frequencies ranging from daily to monthly, ensuring accountability and compliance with contractual obligations.

The document, "TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3 ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA," outlines the estimated annual workload for a Catholic Priest position, likely for a federal, state, or local government Request for Proposal (RFP) or grant related to religious services. It details various duties and their estimated quantities in hours or occurrences per year. Key responsibilities include attending planning meetings, conducting various religious services such as Weekend Mass (104 hours), Holy Day Mass (8 hours), Penance Service (12 hours), and Confession (156 hours). The role also involves sacramental duties like Baptism (6 occurrences), Confirmation, First Communion, Matrimony (12 occurrences), Annulment Counseling, Funerals (12 occurrences), and Anointing of the Sick (104 occurrences). Additionally, the priest is responsible for pastoral care and counseling (52 hours), pre-matrimonial counseling, recording sacraments, and 24/7 on-call coverage (365 hours). Administrative tasks include maintaining a work log (12 hours), assessing and advising (12 hours), and invoicing (12 hours). The exhibit provides a clear breakdown of the expected time commitment for each duty, essential for evaluating proposals for the provision of Catholic priestly services.

This government file is a wage determination for Service Contract Act covered contracts in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas. It specifies minimum hourly wages for a wide range of administrative, automotive, food service, health, technical, and other occupations. The document also outlines required fringe benefits, including health and welfare (with different rates for EO 13706 covered contracts), vacation, and eleven paid holidays. Special conditions are detailed for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers regarding night and Sunday pay. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and explosive materials are also included. Furthermore, it addresses uniform allowance requirements and outlines the conformance process for unlisted job classifications, emphasizing the use of the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations to ensure proper classification and wage rates.

The 923rd Battalion/Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Installation Support Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, is soliciting proposals for Catholic Priest Services at Fort Bliss, Texas, under Solicitation Number W911RX26QA034. This is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 813110. The contract will be for a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, beginning June 1, 2026. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM CST on May 22, 2026, and should be emailed to Ms. Patricia Barth at patricia.j.barth3.civ@army.mil. The Government intends to award a single contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Key technical requirements include the priest being ordained by the Roman Catholic Church, endorsed by the Archdiocese of Military Services (AMS), possessing bona fide faculties, and having completed "Virtus" training. Offerors must also provide a resume and a completed background check. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if funds are not available.

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number W911RX26QA034, issued by W6QM MICC-FT RILEY, KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, Fort Riley, KS. The purpose of this amendment, designated as 0001, is to extend the response due date for questions and modify the periods of performance for several Contract Line Items (CLINs) within the solicitation. The response due date has been changed from May 6, 2026, to May 22, 2026. Additionally, the period of performance for CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001 has been shifted from starting on May 15th of each respective year to June 1st, and ending on May 14th to May 31st of the subsequent year. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offer is not rejected.

The 923rd Battalion/Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Installation Support Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, intends to award a single contract for Catholic Priest Services at Fort Bliss, Texas. This solicitation, W911RX26QA034, is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Subpart 12.6, set aside 100% for Small Businesses under NAICS code 813110. The contract will be for a one-year base period with four (4) option years, starting June 1, 2026. Services include various religious activities such as attending meetings, conducting masses (weekend, holy day, weekday, special), penance services, confessions, baptisms (preparation and sacrament), confirmations, pastoral care and counseling, pre-matrimonial counseling, matrimony, annulment counseling, funerals and burials, anointing of the sick, emergency on-call coverage, assessing and advising, maintaining work logs, and invoicing. Offerors must submit a signed Addendum 1, provide a resume indicating ordination by the Roman Catholic Church and endorsement by the Archdiocese of Military Services (AMS), provide written proof of faculties and a completed background check, comply with AMS policies for pastoral care, and attach a FAR & DFARS Report from sam.gov. Offers are due by 10:00 AM CST on May 22, 2026, to Ms. Patricia Barth at patricia.j.barth3.civ@army.mil. Funds are not presently available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

This document is an amendment to solicitation number W911RX26QA034, effective May 8, 2026, issued by W6QM MICC-FT RILEY for services at Fort Bliss. The amendment updates the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure, Performance Work Statement (PWS), Workload data (TE3), and provides answers to questions. It introduces new CLINs (0002-0021 and corresponding option line items 1002-1021, 2002-2021, 3002-3021, 4002-4021) for various religious services and administrative tasks, all under Product Service Code G002 with a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. These new services include Weekend Mass, Holy Day Mass, Penance Service, Confession, Baptism Preparation, Baptism Sacrament, Baptism Record, Confirmation, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Pre-matrimonial Counseling, Matrimony, Annulment Counseling, Funerals and Burials, Anointing of the Sick, Emergency On Call Coverage, Weekday Mass, Assess and Advise, Special Masses, Maintain a log of work performed, and Invoice. Additionally, CLIN 0001 and its option line items (1001, 2001, 3001, 4001) for a "Fort Bliss Catholic Priest - Full Time" were modified to change the quantity from 1 to 12 and the unit of measure from "Job" to "Unit," and to include "Attend planning and coordination meetings" in the description. The document also adds detailed inspection and acceptance locations and procedures for all new and modified CLINs, specifying DoDAAC W583FE at Fort Bliss, TX, with MAJ Brad Boyer as the POC for inspection and acceptance within 7 days per the PWS.

The document, "PWS_FBTX_CatholicPriest_FY26_V2," details the estimated workload for a Catholic Priest for Fiscal Year 2026. This technical exhibit outlines various services and their corresponding annual estimated hours, providing a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities associated with the role. Key activities include attending planning meetings (12 hours/year), conducting weekend Masses (12 hours/year) and Holy Day Masses (8 hours/year), administering sacraments such as Baptism (9 hours/year) and Matrimony (18 hours/year), and providing pastoral care and counseling (52 hours/year). The workload also encompasses on-call coverage (365 hours/year), weekday Masses (260 hours/year), funerals and burials (18 hours/year), and administrative tasks like maintaining a work log and invoicing (12 hours/year each). This document serves as a critical component for government RFPs, federal grants, or state/local RFPs by clearly defining the scope of services required for a Catholic Priest position.

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for a Catholic Priest at Fort Bliss, TX, and White Sands Missile Range. The contractor will provide Catholic religious services, including masses, sacraments, confessions, and counseling, to military personnel and their families. Services must adhere to Roman Catholic Church guidelines and Army regulations. The contract spans a base year and four option years, from February 2026 to February 2031, with a potential six-month extension. Key requirements include the priest being ordained and endorsed by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, possessing relevant experience, and undergoing background checks. The contractor is responsible for quality control, while the government provides facilities and some equipment. The PWS details specific tasks, deliverables, and performance standards, emphasizing adherence to military and religious policies, as well as strict security and child protection protocols.

This document addresses vendor questions regarding a government contract, likely an RFP for religious services. Key concerns include the proposed work schedule, wage expectations, and provisions for mandatory training. The government clarified that the work schedule details are in the updated PWS, specifically sections 1.4.3 and 5, and referred vendors to an attachment for estimated workload data. Regarding wages, it stated that proposals are priced by the vendor's range, with the posted wage determination reflecting federal minimums. Finally, the government confirmed that time will be allotted for required training, minimizing impact on regular duties, ensuring priests can attend military archdiocese trainings.