Protestant/Catholic Religious Education Coordinator and Protestant/Catholic Music Director services - Seymour Johnson AFB

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation #
Chapel
NAICS
813110
PSC
G002
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 2, 2026
Response due
July 17, 2026
Place of performance
Goldsboro, NC

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to provide administrative support and program management for the Catholic RE program at Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina. This total small business set-aside opportunity is suitable for small businesses with experience in religious education services, particularly those with a background in Catholic programs. As this is a presolicitation notice, interested parties should track the opportunity for further details rather than submit bids at this stage.

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Description

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FORSEYMOUR JOHNSON AFBCATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) COORDINATOR Table of ContentsSECTION 1 TitleSECTION 2 Scope of ResponsibilitiesSECTION 3 Education, Qualifications, and ExperienceSECTION 4 General ResponsibilitiesSECTION 5 Specific ResponsibilitiesSECTION 6 Criminal History Background CheckSECTION 7 Duty HoursSECTION 8 OtherSECTION 9 Compliance with Public LawSECTION 10 Government Down-time for Various AuthoritiesAPPENDIX Sample Corrective Action Report (CAR) Seymour Johnson AFB Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator PositionPerformance Work Statement (PWS) 1. Title.Catholic Religious Education Coordinator for the Seymour Johnson AFB Chapel. Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator herein called “RE Coordinator.” 2. Scope of Responsibilities.A RE Coordinator will be responsible for administrative functions at Seymour Johnson AFB Chapel, to the Catholic Chaplain regarding the development and implementation of budgets, program schedules, publicity, and other required items. The Catholic RE Coordinator shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, and transportation in order to support the Seymour Johnson AFB Chapel Catholic RE program. The RE Coordinator shall serve as the primary coordinator, teacher, facilitator, and organizer of the Catholic religious education program which falls within the responsibility of the Senior Installation Chaplain and managed by the Catholic Chaplain/Catholic Priest. 2.1. This is a non-personal service contract to perform duties as the Catholic RE Coordinator. The US Government shall neither supervise nor control the method by which the RE Coordinator performs required tasks herein. It shall be the responsibility of the RE Coordinator to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. The Catholic RE Coordinator should notify the Contracting Officer immediately if the manner in which the contract is administered gives rise to personal services. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature (e.g., inherently governmental functions). All decisions relative to programs supported by the Catholic RE Coordinator shall be the sole responsibility of the US Government. 3. Education and Experience.  Catholic RE Coordinator must: 3.1. Possess a minimum of 3 years of Catholic RE leadership experience, preferably directing a Catholic RE program in a Catholic Church or military chapel setting. 3.2. The Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) must be a practicing Catholic who has received the Sacrament of Confirmation, as stated in the directives of the AMS Priests’ Manual. 3.3. The CRE must possess a valid Catechist Certificate issued by the AMS. It shall be completed within the first 6 months of employment. 3.4. Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English to perform all responsibilities outlined within the PWS. 3.5. Possess and demonstrate an understanding of the basic doctrines and worship practices of the Catholic faith. 3.6. Provide at least one (1) Letter of Recommendation from a Catholic Priest. 3.7. Provide Letters of Reference from at least two (2) individuals who have worked with or supervised the applicant within the previous three years and can verify all required qualifications and capabilities. 3.8. Provide a Letter of Good Standing signed by a Roman Catholic Priest who holds current priestly faculties (i.e., a priest who is actively authorized by his diocese, religious order, or the Archdiocese for the Military Services to perform ministry). The letter must be dated within six (6) months of submission. 3.9. Skills: 3.9.1. Interpersonal: Must possess the ability to constructively work well with others in a multi-faith environment. 3.9.2. Professional: Must be able to efficiently organize and manage diverse program elements. 3.9.3. Communication: Must be able to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, the needs and goals of the CATHOLIC RE Program to chapel staff, volunteers, and customers. 3.9.4. Computer: Must have a working knowledge of computers to perform all administrative tasks and be familiar with Microsoft Office products. 3.9.5. Budget: Must understand the basics of planning, developing, and executing a budget. 4. General Responsibilities.  RE Coordinator shall: 4.1. Be responsible to develop and maintain the Seymour Johnson AFB Catholic RE Program. 4.2.  Assist the Catholic Chaplain to develop the following items for the RE Coordinator programs (including, but not limited to): an annual calendar of events, Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF) budget, Appropriated Fund (APF) budget, RE programs and curriculum, and core volunteer training requirements. The contractor shall submit the proposed annual RE calendar and budget to the Chaplain for approval no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of the RE academic year. 4.3. The RE Coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring facility requests for RE programs, both for Chaplain Corps facilities and other base facilities, are completed and submitted to the Chaplain Corps staff no later than seven (7) calendar days in advance for processing. 4.4. The RE shall propose effective advertisements for RE programs and events and implement the advertisements upon approval by the Government. 4.5. Coordinate and ensure that all purchase requests for RE programs are properly completed and submitted to the Chaplain Corps staff no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the date the items are required. 4.6. Attend all requested meetings to report on RE activities, events, and budget updates. 4.7. Coordinate with the Chaplain and chapel volunteers to create effective RE programs for the Catholic community. 4.8. Provide recommendations for annual volunteer recognition to the Chaplain/Catholic Priest. 4.9. Provide a replacement to ensure 100% coverage for all

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