Protestant Religious Education Coordinator

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-5689, Revision 28, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations in Hawaii (Honolulu County), American Samoa, and Johnston Atoll. The document details hourly wage rates across numerous labor categories, including administrative support, automotive services, food preparation, health, information technology, and maintenance occupations. Additionally, it outlines mandatory employee fringe benefits: * **Health and Welfare:** Specific hourly, weekly, or monthly rates for Hawaii, with distinct tiers depending on whether the contractor provides health care under the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act and if Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) applies. * **Paid Time Off:** A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year and progressive vacation benefits based on years of continuous service. * **Special Pay Differentials:** Guidance on hazardous duty pay (4% or 8% premiums for working near ordnance or explosives) and night/Sunday differentials for air traffic controllers and weather observers. The document also provides regulatory instructions regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, uniform allowance policies, and the official Conformance Process (using Standard Form 1444) to establish wage rates for unlisted job classifications.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract to provide a Protestant Administrative Religious Education Coordinator at United States Army Garrison (USAG) Hawaii. Operating under the Garrison’s Religious Support Office (RSO), the contractor supports comprehensive Protestant religious education programs, community outreach, and military readiness activities to facilitate the free exercise of religion for Soldiers and their Families. Key responsibilities include coordinating weekly and seasonal religious education classes, preparing monthly activity calendars, managing facility reservations, and designing publicity flyers. Additionally, the coordinator organizes program curricula, manages supplies, leads Vacation Bible School (VBS), and supports community events like the Community Resiliency Expo. The role also requires gathering deployment resources and assisting with administration for the child suitability background check "Rodeo" events. Administratively, the contractor must establish a Quality Control Plan, appoint primary and alternate points of contact, and complete mandatory federal training. This training covers Anti-Terrorism Level I, OPSEC, iWATCH, Information Assurance, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protection, and Child Protection. Because the position involves working with minors, candidates must pass a rigorous Tier 1 background check with a State Criminal History Repository. Performance will be measured against the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with an estimated annual workload of 1,484 hours distributed across various USAG Hawaii chapel locations.

This federal solicitation (W912CN26QA021), issued by the Army Regional Contracting Office-Hawaii (RCO-HI) at Fort Shafter, requests proposals for Protestant Administrative Religious Education Coordinator Services. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside with proposals due by July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 813110 (Religious Organizations) and PSC G002 (Social Services - Government Life). It covers a one-year base period starting September 1, 2026, followed by four consecutive one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2031. Services will be performed at the US Army Garrison Hawaii, specifically within Schofield Barracks. The resulting contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement. Key provisions incorporate standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) electronic billing instructions, post-award small business program representation, and limitations on subcontracting, which restrict subcontracting to non-similarly situated entities to a maximum of 50 percent of the contract value. Additionally, the solicitation incorporates the Service Contract Labor Standards, aligning wages with the equivalent federal rate of $20.48 per hour for a Family Readiness and Support Services Coordinator.