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 provide religious services at the USAG Humphreys and K16 Chapel in South Korea. The contract encompasses one base year with four optional years, requiring the contractor to conduct 52 principal masses and 30 special services annually, thereby supporting the spiritual needs of military personnel, civilians, and their families. Eligible bidders must be fully ordained Roman Catholic Priests in good standing, fluent in English, and compliant with local regulations, including background checks and security clearances. Proposals are due by January 6, 2025, at 1300 hours, and interested parties can contact Nam Sun Kim at namsun.kim3.ln@army.mil or Joshua J. Medley at joshua.j.medley2.civ@army.mil for further details.

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    The document outlines a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for contracting a Catholic Priest to provide religious services for the USAG Humphreys and K16 Chapel in South Korea. The contract includes one base year and four optional years, emphasizing the need for the contractor to be a fully ordained Roman Catholic Priest in good standing, with at least three years of experience. A primary responsibility includes conducting 52 principal masses and 30 special services annually. Proposals must conform to specific local requirements under the Republic of Korea's laws, and submissions should be in Korean Won. Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Key components include price, technical capability, and past performance. The selection process emphasizes compliance with background checks and anti-terrorism training, ensuring safety and legal adherence within military installations. The document also details contractor responsibilities regarding facility security, operational hours, and performance standards, ensuring the contractor must operate independently without government supervision. Effective communication and quality control measures will be critical for the contract’s success, along with adherence to established religious service standards and emergency procedures.
    The government solicitation W91QVN25R0008 outlines a request for proposals (RFP) for non-personal services provided by a Catholic Priest at USAG Humphreys and K16 Chapel in South Korea. The key deliverables include conducting 52 Principal Masses and 30 special Catholic services annually, with an emphasis on providing essential religious support to military personnel, civilians, and their families. The contract spans one base year with four additional option years, from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2030. Eligible bidders must be fully ordained Roman Catholic Priests, fluent in English, and hold valid faculties from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. The evaluation process primarily considers technical capability and price, intending to award based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Additionally, bidders are required to comply with local regulations and possess necessary business licenses as stipulated by the Republic of Korea. Background checks and security clearances for participants are mandatory, ensuring the contractor meets established performance standards while facilitating essential religious services for the community.
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