Catholic Priest Services

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station's 934th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps seeks an Auxiliary Catholic Priest to conduct Catholic religious services, including Sunday Mass and Reconciliation, and manage associated ecclesiastical documents. The contractor must meet specific requirements, including ecclesiastical endorsement from the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), possessing a Master of Divinity or equivalent, and successfully completing a criminal history background check. Services are provided to military members, their families, and authorized personnel. The contractor will work in a multi-denominational environment, adhering to Catholic and AMS faith requirements. Key limitations include not performing unit engagement, extensive counseling, or leadership advisement, and not using the title of “chaplain.” The government provides the worship space, wine, and hosts, while the contractor provides other supplies and equipment. The contractor is responsible for maintaining records, complying with Air Force Antiterrorism programs, traffic laws, and physical security, and ensuring safety. The performance schedule outlines monthly services with a total of 11 units per year. The contractor must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit monthly invoices. The document also details general administrative requirements, including records management, government/contractor liability, dispute processes, quality assurance, and key control.

The document outlines a performance agreement between the 934th Airlift Wing Chapel and Andrew M. Jaspers, a Catholic Priest Contractor. This agreement details the contractor's responsibilities, including providing worship service updates, notifying the Senior Religious Support Team (SrRST) of substitute priests and submitting their visitor paperwork, and informing the SrRST by Monday prior to a Unit Training Assembly (UTA) if a service will not occur. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for any extra equipment or supplies beyond wine and hosts provided by the wing, reporting participant numbers for Catholic worship and confession, and protecting privileged communications. The agreement mandates an annual review by the Wing Chaplain and the contractor, superseding a previous memorandum.

The Chapel Privileged Communication Non-Disclosure Agreement outlines confidentiality requirements for employees, contractors, and volunteers within the AF Chaplain Corps. It emphasizes that individuals may be exposed to privileged communication or confidential information, which is protected under Military Rule of Evidence 503. The agreement mandates strict confidentiality regarding all information learned, including the mere fact of an individual's presence at the chapel. Personnel must disclose any personal interests in confidential information to the Wing Chaplain. While discussing general work matters is permissible, confidential information must never be revealed. Any questions about the agreement or specific disclosures should be directed to the Wing Chaplain. This agreement is crucial for maintaining the integrity and trust vital to the Chaplain Corps mission.

DD FORM 2088, also known as the Statement of Ecclesiastical Endorsement, is a Department of Defense (DoD) form used to verify the professional and ecclesiastical qualifications of Religious Ministry Professionals applying for initial or change of career status appointments as chaplains in the Military Services. This form is a crucial component of a chaplain's professional qualifications and becomes part of their military personnel record. The form requires information from the ecclesiastical endorsing agent, the prospect (applicant), and the religious organization granting the endorsement. It collects details such as the endorsing agent's authorization, the prospect's ministry experience, ordination details, and the type of chaplaincy application (e.g., Chaplain Candidate, Reserve, Active Duty). The collection of this information is voluntary, and when completed, it contains personally identifiable information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. The form also provides guidance on public reporting burden and where to send comments, emphasizing that the completed form should be returned to the Chief of Chaplains for the appropriate military branch.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station is seeking an Auxiliary Catholic Priest to support the 934th Airlift Wing Chapel. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to conduct Catholic religious services, administer the sacrament of Reconciliation, and manage associated ecclesiastical documents. Key responsibilities include monthly schedule coordination, adherence to dress codes, timely service preparation, and reporting monthly activity numbers. The contractor must be in good standing with the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), possess specific theological qualifications, and undergo a criminal history background check. The PWS details performance schedules, government-furnished property, and administrative requirements such as records management, antiterrorism training, security, safety, and compliance with various laws and regulations. The contractor is an independent entity responsible for their taxes and any substitute priests.

This government file, FA663326QA002, outlines various clauses incorporated into federal contracts, primarily focusing on defense acquisitions. It details prohibitions regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment and services, requiring offerors to represent whether they provide such items and disclose relevant information if they do. The document also includes instructions for electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, specifying document types, routing data, and contact information. Other critical clauses address independent price determination, evaluation factors for commercial products and services (emphasizing best value with price, technical acceptability, and past performance), post-award small business program rerepresentation, and certifications concerning child labor for listed end products. The file also covers general contract administration, payment terms, and options for extending services and contract terms, highlighting compliance with federal acquisition regulations and deviations.

The 934th Airlift Wing/Contracting Office has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA6633-26-Q-A002) for Catholic Priest Mass & Reconciliation Services at the 934th Air Reserve Base Chapel. This is a Total Small Business Set-aside with NAICS Code 813110. Contractors must be registered in SAM and provide a UEI and CAGE Code. The requirement includes a base period from July 2026 to June 2027, with five optional periods extending through December 2031. Offerors must be authorized, qualified, and certified vendors, in good standing with the Archdiocese for the Military Services, and provide written ecclesiastical endorsement for each priest using DD Form 2088. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM CST on May 26, 2026, and should be emailed to mikkael.hahn.1@us.af.mil and caleb.anderson.15@us.af.mil.

This government file outlines additional regulations for contractors working with the Department of the Air Force. Key provisions include the establishment of an AFRC Ombudsman to facilitate the resolution of concerns, emphasizing that issues should first be addressed with the contracting officer. It prohibits the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) in products and services, listing specific halons, CFCs, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, and methyl bromide. Contractors are also required to adhere to health and safety standards on government installations, including AFOSH Standards, and must obtain base identification and vehicle passes, comply with access procedures, and ensure personnel are registered in the Emergency Mass Notification System. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in contract termination or withholding of final payment.

The 934th Airlift Wing/Contracting Office has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA6633-26-Q-A002) for Catholic Priest Mass & Reconciliation Services. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) set aside for Total Small Businesses, with a NAICS Code of 813110 and a $7.5M size standard. Contractors must be registered in SAM and provide UEI and CAGE Code with their proposals. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM Central Standard Time on May 26, 2026, and should be emailed to mikkael.hahn.1@us.af.mil and caleb.anderson.15@us.af.mil. The solicitation includes a base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and five option periods extending through December 31, 2031, for providing Catholic Priest services at the 934th Air Reserve Base Chapel, as detailed in the Performance Work Statement.