Roman Catholic Priest Services
ID: HT941025Q1001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

PSC

SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Roman Catholic Priest services at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Guam. The contract will cover a base period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, with options for four additional years, and includes responsibilities such as conducting weekly Mass, offering sacramental services, and providing pastoral care to military personnel and their families. This service is crucial for ensuring spiritual support within the hospital environment, reinforcing the importance of religious care in military settings. Interested parties must submit their quotes by October 15, 2024, and can contact Jocelyn Layson-Castillo or Eddie L. Franklin Jr. via email for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eddie L. “Franc” Franklin Jr.
    Eddie.l.franklin.civ@health.mil
    Files
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    The document HT941025Q1001 outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Roman Catholic Priest services at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Guam, prepared in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. It specifies that this solicitation is open to full competition and follows FAR guidelines, allowing bids to be submitted until October 15, 2024. The services required include five priest services per month, emergency pastoral care visits, and weekly after-hours on-call services, with performance periods outlined for the base year and four option periods spanning from November 2024 to October 2029. Prices must be submitted in a firm-fixed price format. The document also emphasizes the importance of SAM registration for bidders and outlines several federal clauses, terms, and conditions that bidders must comply with, including contract terms addressing compliance with statutes, actions relating to whistleblower rights, and certifications regarding business ownership and capabilities. The document is structured over 34 pages, detailing the service requirements and relevant procurement regulations essential for interested contractors to formulate their bids accurately.
    The US Naval Hospital, Guam requires the services of a Roman Catholic Contract Priest (RCCP) for the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, with options for four additional years. The RCCP will provide pastoral care to active-duty military members, their families, eligible civilians, and Roman Catholic congregants in the hospital. Responsibilities include offering sacramental services, conducting weekly Mass, and addressing both emergent and non-emergent pastoral care requests. The RCCP must coordinate care with hospital staff and meet regularly with the Command Chaplain. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for procuring a qualified replacement during their absence and ensuring proper verification of attendance for payment processing. Importantly, financial transactions or management of Religious Offering Funds are prohibited, reinforcing the separation of religious and governmental financial activities. This contract aims to ensure spiritual support for military personnel and their families within the framework of hospital services.
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