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The Maritime Administration, under the Department of Transportation, is seeking a part-time civilian Roman Catholic Priest to support the Command Religious Program at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. This requirement is authorized by U.S. Navy Regulation SECNAVINST 1730.7E to fill a critical gap caused by the absence of an assigned military chaplain. Classified under NAICS code 813110, this opportunity is currently listed as a forecast. Interested parties may coordinate with the point of contact, Geoff Boger, or the Small Business Specialist, Tsedey Aragie, for further information regarding this procurement.

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MARAD seeks a part-time Roman Catholic Priest for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Agency

Department of Transportation → Maritime Administration

NAICS

813110 - Religious Organizations

Place of Performance

Kings Point, NY, USA

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AgencyDepartment of Transportation → Maritime Administration

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Transportation → Maritime Administration

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Geoff Boger

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Tsedey Aragie

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Full Description

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) has a requirement for a part-time, civilian Roman Catholic Priest to support the USMMA Command Religious Program. This procurement is authorized under U.S. Navy Regulation SECNAVINST 1730.7E due to the absence of an assigned military chaplain.

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