Protestant Religious Education (RE) Coordinator
ID: FA860125Q0047SSType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8601 AFLCMC PZIOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

PSC

SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

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https://sam.gov/opp/543b3c2c81794655b2326f0d7adc199a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for a Fixed-Price contract to provide Protestant Religious Education Coordinator services at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The contractor will be responsible for overseeing religious education programming, collaborating with chapel staff, managing volunteers, and ensuring compliance with Air Force guidelines, with a minimum requirement of two years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining religious support services for military personnel and their families, ensuring operational accountability and effective community faith program coordination. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on March 21, 2025, and interested parties should contact Ljuan Benbow at ljuan.benbow.1@us.af.mil or Therial Alsup at therial.alsup@us.af.mil for further information.

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    Atch 1 - Synopsis_Combined-Protestant RE Coor.pdf
    The solicitation FA860125Q0042 aims to award a Fixed-Price contract for Protestant Religious Education Coordinator services at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines and uses Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Proposals are to be submitted no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time on March 21, 2025, via specified email addresses. The contract encompasses a base year and four option years, each requiring 52 weeks of service. Selection criteria include compliance with technical requirements, acceptability of technical capability, and lowest evaluated price. Bidder requirements include registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adherence to various federal clauses. The document outlines specific periods of performance, inspection locations, and emphasizes the need for compliance with safety and security standards on government installations. Attached documents include a Performance Work Statement (PWS) detailing the services required and wage determinations. This solicitation reflects the government’s efforts to secure specialized religious education services while ensuring fair competition among contractors.
    Atch 2 - Protestant RE Coordinator PWS_2025-02-26.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement outlines requirements for a contract for the Protestant Religious Education (RE) Coordinator at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, aimed at supporting the military community. The coordinator is responsible for overseeing religious education programming, collaborating with chapel staff, and managing volunteers in a pluralistic environment. Minimum qualifications include two years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities entail program planning, volunteer recruitment, budgeting, and conflict resolution. The contractor must work 20 hours per week with specific hours set, comply with security regulations, and submit for background checks. The contract spans one base year with four optional renewal years, emphasizing both operational accountability and adherence to Air Force guidelines. This initiative illustrates the government’s commitment to maintaining religious support services for military personnel and their families while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective coordination of community faith programs.
    Atch 3 - Wage Determination.txt
    The document outlines wage determinations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, relevant for federal contracts. Specifically, Wage Determination No. 2015-4731, Revision No. 25, establishes minimum hourly wage rates effective in Ohio for various occupations as of January 30, 2022. It mandates that contractors pay covered workers at least $17.75 per hour (or higher based on specific classifications) for contracts entered or renewed after this date. For earlier contracts, the minimum wage is set at $13.30. Additionally, the document details fringe benefits, including health and welfare stipends and paid vacation, while also addressing worker protections under Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and vacation entitlements. Various occupational codes with corresponding wage rates are listed, indicating requirements for different job classifications, such as administrative support, healthcare, automotive services, and technical occupations. In essence, this document serves to inform contractors and stakeholders about compliance with wage and labor regulations under applicable federal contracts. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to established wage standards and worker benefits, ensuring fair compensation for service employees engaged in government contracts.
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