Catholic Priest – Primary location_K16
ID: W91QVN25R0008Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0411 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUGAPO, AP, 96271-5289, USA

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Religious Organizations (813110)

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SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for a Catholic Priest to serve the USAG Humphreys and K16 Chapel community in South Korea. The contract requires the provision of non-personal religious services, including conducting up to 52 principal masses and 30 special services annually, with a base period of 12 months and four optional renewal years. This opportunity is crucial for enhancing spiritual support and fostering community connections among military personnel. Interested contractors must submit their proposals, including a price schedule in Korean Won and evidence of qualifications, by January 6, 2025, at 1300 hours. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Nam Sun Kim at namsun.kim3.ln@army.mil or Joshua J. Medley at joshua.j.medley2.civ@army.mil.

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    The document is a solicitation for contracting services to provide a Catholic Priest for the USAG Humphreys and K16 Chapel community in South Korea. The contract entails non-personal services, specifically conducting up to 52 principal masses and 30 special services per year over a base of 12 months with four optional renewal years. Interested contractors must be fully ordained priests in good standing with the Archdiocese for the Military Services and possess adequate business licenses in South Korea. Submissions require a price schedule in Korean Won, technical qualifications, and evidence of relevant experience. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, ensuring adequate qualifications and referencing prior performance. Key responsibilities include maintaining security protocols, complying with local regulations, and proving service continuity, given the importance of religious support to the military community. Additional requirements encompass completion of training in anti-terrorism and operations security while ensuring that all contractor personnel undergo background checks. The document illustrates the necessary administrative and operational protocols expected from the contractor, reflecting the military’s commitment to providing quality religious services within compliance frameworks.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Catholic Priest to serve the USAG Humphreys and K16 Chapel community, with a firm fixed price contract expected to be awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. The contractor must provide religious services such as 52 Principal Masses and 30 special services annually, with a base year and up to four one-year options. The RFP includes requirements for experience, qualifications, and local compliance under the Republic of Korea’s laws, emphasizing that proposals must be submitted in Korean Won. Offerors must ensure they are licensed in Korea and submit necessary background check documents. Key conditions include independent service performance without government supervision, stipulations on scheduling, and the criteria for acceptable service levels. Audits regarding performance will dictate payment and contract renewal evaluations, and the contractor must meet specific minimum qualifications, including being a fully ordained Roman Catholic Priest. The document integrated standard clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, solidifying its compliance with federal contracting standards. Overall, this RFP aims to enhance spiritual support for service personnel and reinforce community connection through religious practice.
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