Roman Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

The U.S. Air Force, through the Department of Defense at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is soliciting a total small business set-aside contract for the position of Roman Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to support Catholic religious education programs for grades K through 12 across two chapel locations: the East Gate Chapel and the West Gate Chapel. The contract is issued as a Request for Quote under solicitation number FA282326Q0046, with a submission deadline of July 21, 2026, and is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a base period of performance from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, and up to four one-year options extending through August 31, 2031, for a maximum total duration of 60 months. The role requires implementing the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, approved curriculum under the direction of the Roman Catholic Chaplain, managing databases of students and volunteers, coordinating VIRTUS-trained adult supervision adhering to a 7:1 student-to-adult ratio, and handling facility setup, security, and cleanup. All work must comply with base regulations, including traffic rules and identification protocols, and the contractor must safeguard all government property. Only small businesses meeting the NAICS code 813110 standard of $13 million in annual revenue are eligible, with full set-aside reserved for them. Offers must include a detailed technical description of services, resumes of proposed personnel with references, and completion of specific solicitation form blocks. Proposals will be evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, with mandatory pass/fail gates including current SAM registration, contractor responsibility, and technical compliance with the Performance Work Statement. Contract administration requires use of the Wide Area Workflow system for all payment submissions and receiving reports, with defined DoDAACs for routing and payment authorization. Compliance with cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, whistleblower protections, and antiterrorism training are stipulated. The contractor must maintain Government and contractor identification, return all issued credentials upon contract termination, and ensure adherence to faith practice standards as defined by the Second Vatican Council and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Payment instructions and quality assurance oversight are managed through designated government representatives, with noncompliance addressed through formal written notice and response opportunities