Catholic Priest Services

Introduction: The Government requires Catholic Priest Services in support of military religious and worship activities.  The Contractor shall provide support to the Religious Support Office (RSO), Chaplains, and Religious Affairs Specialists for Department of the Army (DA). The location(s) and time(s) specified in the PWS or modified in the contract by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall facilitate the communal, public worship life enhancing full and active participation of the assembly/congregation by planning, administering, and evaluating quality musical experiences in cooperation with musical and ministries, in collaboration with Military Chaplain, Chaplain Staff, Religious Affairs Specialists, and Civilian workforce.

Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) endorsement requirement: Services provided shall be conducted in accordance with Army Regulation 165-1 Army Chaplain Corps Activities.  All services under this contract are to be performed by an ordained Priest of the Catholic Church who is endorsed by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), with faculties accepted or granted by the AMS Archbishop and in cooperation with the Government Catholic Priest or Government Point of Contact (POC).  The Catholic Priest will provide regular and special Catholic mass, sacraments, and confessions to the Catholic congregation at the locations and dates identified herein.  The Contractor shall advise the Government Chaplaincy personnel as the Catholic subject matter expert (SME).  The Contractor shall serve as the SME on Catholic religious instruction in compliance with the conformity listing maintained by the AMS.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.  The Government contemplates a one-year contract.