Roman Catholic Priest
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
W40M MRC0 WEST
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
PANHCA26P0000030052
NAICS
813110 - Religious Organizations
Classification Code
G002
Additional Details
The Department of the Army, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (W40M MRC0 WEST), is conducting a market survey to identify qualified sources for the provision of a Roman Catholic Priest as a non-personal service at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), located at Fort Hood, Texas. This Sources Sought Notice (Procurement Identifier: PANHCA26P0000030052) is issued solely for preliminary planning and market research purposes; it is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice.
The primary objective of this procurement is to secure a Roman Catholic Priest who can deliver Catholic sacramental and pastoral services within a military environment, ensuring the spiritual needs of the CRDAMC community are met in accordance with federal and ecclesiastical requirements. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price agreement, with the final solicitation type determined by the level of interest and capability demonstrated by respondents.
Key requirements for the Roman Catholic Priest include:
- Possession of a current, valid ecclesiastical endorsement from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), which is the sole recognized endorsing authority for Catholic ministry in the U.S. military.
- Formal assignment or authorization by the AMS to perform ministry within the Fort Hood geographic area, maintaining ecclesiastical good standing and ensuring the validity of sacramental services.
- Completion of all AMS-mandated training, background screening, and military-specific credentialing necessary for ministry in a Department of Defense environment.
- Residency or ability to provide services within a 30-mile radius of Fort Hood to ensure immediate or time-critical response capability.
The government is seeking to gauge interest and capability from both small and large business communities, including Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Women-Owned Small Businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Based on the responses received, the requirement may be set aside for small businesses, procured through full and open competition, or awarded as a sole source contract.
Interested parties are requested to submit a written Statement of Capability (up to five pages) that addresses their ability to meet the specific requirements outlined above. Submissions should include organizational details (name, address, contact information, website, ownership type and size) and tailored documentation supporting claims of capability. Proprietary information should be minimized and clearly marked, as all submissions become government property and will not be returned.
The place of performance is Fort Hood, Texas, and the applicable NAICS code is 813110 (Religious Organizations), with Product Service Code G002. All interested businesses must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for future contract awards.
Responses must be submitted via email to Bobby Etheridge at [email protected] no later than June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored; email is the preferred method of communication.
This notice remains active and can be referenced at https://sam.gov/opp/a59d15325b6f499190daa13ed55de6ec/view. Contractors evaluating this opportunity should ensure alignment with the outlined requirements, particularly regarding ecclesiastical endorsement, proximity, and military-specific credentialing, as these elements will remain constant throughout the contract lifecycle.