ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST DAY-TIME SERVICE
ID: HT941026Q2003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HCD WESTCAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055, USA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b525b0147b444f82aaf988e594825c9b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is soliciting quotes for Roman Catholic Priest Day-Time Services at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, California. This procurement aims to provide essential spiritual and pastoral care to active-duty military personnel, their dependents, and eligible beneficiaries, addressing a shortage of Navy Catholic Chaplains. The contract includes a base period from January 6, 2026, to January 5, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions, and requires the contractor to be an ordained Roman Catholic priest with specific qualifications. Interested parties must submit their quotes electronically by 10:00 AM Pacific on December 10, 2025, to Dernell Wade at dernell.w.wade.civ@health.mil, and comply with various federal acquisition regulations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DERNELL WADE
    dernell.w.wade.civ@health.mil
    Elliott Penetrante
    elliott.g.penetrante.civ@health.mil
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    Combined Synopsis HT941026Q2003 - NMCSD Catholic Priest Services - KO edits and comments - 18 Nov 2025.docx
    The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) is soliciting quotes (RFQ HT941026Q2003) for Roman Catholic Priest Day-Time Services at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA. This unrestricted procurement, with a NAICS code of 813110 ($13.0 Million size standard) and PSC G002, seeks spiritual care for military personnel and beneficiaries. The base period is January 6, 2026 – January 5, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM Pacific on December 10, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to dernell.w.wade.civ@health.mil. Evaluation will be a "Past Performance Price Tradeoff," with technical capability rated Acceptable/Unacceptable, and past performance being more important than price. Quoters must be registered in SAM and comply with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to telecommunications equipment and labor standards. Contractors will need to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) pass for base access.
    Past_Performance_Questionnaire.docx
    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Western Markets Contracting Division uses the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to evaluate offerors for U.S. Government contracts. This form requests detailed information on an offeror's past projects, including contract specifics, value, and the offeror's role as prime or sub-contractor. Evaluators are asked to rate performance across various criteria—such as client relationship, subcontractor management, quality of work, adherence to schedule and cost, and compliance with labor and safety standards—using a strict rating scale of Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unacceptable, or Not Applicable. The PPQ also includes questions on issues like cure notices, problem-solving abilities, willingness to re-award contracts, and customer satisfaction. The document emphasizes that evaluators can submit official performance evaluations in lieu of the form and that the government reserves the right to verify all information. The names of individuals providing references are protected, but contractors may be informed of adverse remarks and given an opportunity to respond.
    PWS - Daytime Pastoral Care Services.docx
    The Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, is seeking non-personal services for a Roman Catholic Priest Day Time Service at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) and its associated Branch Clinics. This contract aims to provide essential spiritual and pastoral care, including sacraments, to Catholic patients and staff due to a shortage of Navy Catholic Chaplains. The contractor will be an ordained Roman Catholic priest endorsed by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, working 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, from 0730-1600, excluding federal holidays. The contract spans a base year from January 2026 to January 2027, with four optional one-year extensions. The government will provide facilities, computer hardware/software, telephones, and resources for sacraments. The contractor must meet specific qualifications, including a Master of Divinity and at least three years of professional ministry experience, and comply with all DoD and Navy regulations, including those related to personnel security and handling Protected Health Information (PHI).
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