SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Catholic Priest services
- Notice Date
- 9/4/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 811310
— Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- N68836 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville Mayport Office Bldg. 191, Naval Station Mayport Fleet Contracting Center Mayport, FL
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N6883615T0448
- Response Due
- 9/11/2015
- Archive Date
- 9/26/2015
- Point of Contact
- Miguel E Rivera 904-270-5699 Questions and inquiries via email only:
- E-Mail Address
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.e.rivera1@navy.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- STATEMENT OF WORK 01 October 2015 “ 30 September 2016 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (DRE) IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMAND RELIGIOUS PROGRAM (CRP) OF NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE 1.0 BACKGROUND: Per US Navy Regulations, SECNAVINST 1730.7D, and OPNAVINST 1730.1E it is incumbent upon commanding officers (COs) to have a CRP which accommodates the religious needs, preferences, and rights of assigned military personnel, eligible family members, and other authorized users. Religious education has long been recognized as integral to Christian faith formation, discipleship, and sacrament preparation. Technical expertise is required in directing the delivery of religious education. Per SECNAVINST 5351.1, civilian CRP support personnel include educators employed to help execute the mission requirements. 1.1. The object of this contract is to secure the services of a DRE to provide faith-specific religious education for authorized Roman Catholic personnel and to advise the Roman Catholic Priest on programmatic requirements as determined by religious needs assessments. The DRE will direct Roman Catholic-specific religious education classes and events in consultation with the Roman Catholic Priest and as authorized by the Command Chaplain. All such classes shall accord with the teachings and traditions of churches of the Roman Catholic Church and will be conducted at the St Edwards Chapel aboard NAS Jacksonville. 2.0. PERFORMANCE. The performance period for this contract is 01 October 2015 “ 30 September 2016. The DRE shall: 2.1. Report to the Command Chaplain as Head of Staff answerable to the CO and consult with the Roman Catholic Priest for Catholic-specific religious education needs. 2.2. Provide leadership, direction, and administration for the Roman Catholic religious education program. 2.3. Accomplish administrative requirements in a timely fashion. 2.4. Be neat, clean, well-groomed, and in appropriate clothing when in public areas. 2.5. Become acquainted with and obey all pertinent NAS Jacksonville, DON, and DOD instructions; shall perform in a manner which precludes any waste of government resources; and shall not use government equipment for personal business. All motor vehicles operated on the installation by the contractor shall be registered with base security and operated according to applicable directives. 2.6. Although in fact not a Government employee, the contractor shall comply with Executive Order 13490 of January 21, 2009, Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel. 3.0 TASKS. Execute the Command Religious Program (CRP) Planned Ministry Objectives (PMOs) for the religious education of Roman Catholic personnel, to include: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and other scripture study sessions for adults; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) programs for teens, grade-school children, and pre-school children; and other youth group fellowship programs. 3.1. Work closely with the Roman Catholic Priest in developing and delivering a comprehensive Roman Catholic religious education program for the CRP at NAS Jacksonville in keeping with OPNAVINST 1730.1E. The program shall serve the needs of all authorized personnel. 3.2. Provide a list of required equipment and materials to the Command Chaplain via the Roman Catholic Priest annually by June 15th. Approved equipment and materials will be provided in a timely manner upon completion of the review. Seasonal adjustments to requirements may be necessary. Any request for changes in equipment and/or material requirements must be submitted for approval as soon as possible but not later than two months in advance of the date needed. 3.3. Recruit volunteer teachers and teacher assistants. Ensure that each volunteer is registered per OPNAVINST 5380.1B as a CRP volunteer on a DD Form 2793 and that his/her volunteer hours are properly recorded at least monthly. 3.4. Train teachers and teacher assistants for each grade level of religious education. Training is to be in the following areas: 3.4.1. Proper classroom management techniques. 3.4.2. General teaching knowledge and practices. 3.4.3. Grade-appropriate learning designs. 3.4.4. Proper use of teaching materials and supplemental materials. 3.4.5. In-service training for all teachers and assistants. 3.5. Provide feedback to the Command Chaplain and the Roman Catholic Priest in order to continually improve the Roman Catholic religious education program ™s content, processes, and procedures. 3.6. Be an ex-officio member of the Roman Catholic Advisory Group and attend all council meetings. Submit copy of meeting minutes to the Religious Offering Custodian (ROF) and Chapel Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO). 3.7. Conduct an annual Open House and periodic Parent meetings prior to the beginning of each new religious education school year in August. 3.8. Ensure that a registration form is completed and maintained for each person enrolled in the Roman Catholic religious education program. NOTE: This form includes Personally Identifying Information (PII) material that must be safeguarded per OPNAVINST 5210.20. 3.9. Ensure that all regular participants in the Roman Catholic religious education program are authorized personnel. 3.10. Conduct monthly faculty meetings for all teachers and assistants to: 3.10.1. Provide on-going program information and training. 3.10.2. Keep abreast of all needs and concerns of the teachers, teacher assistants, and students. 3.11. Observe classes and meet with teachers individually to assure that educational and spiritual goals are met. 3.12. Meet with teachers individually to establish appropriate goals for each age level. 3.13. Serve as Administrator of the annual children ™s Protestant/Roman Catholic Vacation Bible School. 3.14. Participate in the Worship Program of the congregation. Assist in the rigging and unrigging of Sunday services and other holy day of obligation services. 3.14.1 Assist priest in providing Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EME) training. Maintain a roster of qualified EME. 3.14.2 Conduct Acolyte training, maintain a qualified altar server roster, and generate a monthly altar server schedule. 3.14.3 Identify volunteers to help with money collection during mass and identify a family in the congregation to walk the offering, communion host, water and wine cruets to the priest. 3.15. Direct children and families to the Chaplain ™s Office for counseling, special religious requirements, or other referrals as needed. 3.16. Submit proposed notices and announcements concerning the religious education program at least two weeks prior to the event in order for these to be included in Sunday bulletins and Chapel newsletters. 3.17. Coordinate the religious education program with other staff members. 3.18. In the event of personal illness, vacations, or any other times that he/she is unavailable, the contractor is responsible to arrange for coverage by a substitute suitable to the Command Chaplain to fulfill all contractual requirements. Remuneration for such coverage is the responsibility of the contractor. 3.19. As a staff member and leader within the chapel community, the contractor must always comport him/herself in such a manner as to bring credit upon the same. Expectations of personal behavior include: 3.19.1. Punctuality, dependability, and impeccable personal hygiene and grooming. 3.19.2. A pleasant personality and amiable demeanor while interfacing with chaplains, other chapel staff, visitors, military personnel, parishioners, and others. 3.19.3. An ability to function within military protocol and flexibility to accommodate the transient nature of the chapel congregation. 3.19.4. The length of services shall be in consideration of other scheduled services due to the support of one organist and minimal staffing for the command religious program onboard NAS Jacksonville. 4.0 POINTS OF CONTACT. 4.1 Contract Subject Matter Expert (KSME) “ CDR D. K. Andrews, NAS Jacksonville Command Chaplain, (904) 542-2530 for all issues regarding execution of contract. 4.2. Technical Proposal Evaluator (TPE) “ RPC Miranda, (904) 542-3051. 4.3. Contracting Officer (CO). The contracting officer has overall responsibility for overseeing the contractor ™s performance in the areas of contract compliance; for reviewing the Quality Assurance Personnel ™s assessments of the contractor ™s performance; and for resolving all differences between the QAP ™s version and the contractor ™s version of events. The CO is the only person authorized to direct the contractor in the performance of his/her contractual duties and to make interpretations of and changes to the contract. The CO is: RPC Miranda (904) 542-3051. 5.0 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Performance evaluations will be conducted on a quarterly basis with a summary annual evaluation. 5.1. The Command Chaplain, as Installation Program Director of the CRP, will provide the contractor with a performance appraisal during the final week of December, March, June, and September. 5.2. The performance appraisal will be based on how effectively and efficiently the contractor fulfills the terms of the contract and furthers the mission of the CRP. PROPOSED EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR AWARD 1.0. QUALIFICATIONS. A committee including, at a minimum, the Command Chaplain and the Roman Catholic Priest (the Command Chaplain may satisfy one of these faith-specific requirements) will consider offerors ™ applications, interview candidates, and make recommendations to the contracting officer. Preferred consideration for the position of DRE will be given to the offeror(s) who best meets the following professional and personal requirements: 1. 1. Professional. Present a work résumé (including volunteer positions) for the previous five years, accompanied by the following: 1.1.1. A copy of a graduate-level diploma, such as: Masters of Arts in Religious Education (M.A.R.), or equivalent. Consideration may also be given to offerors without a graduate degree but who present a copy of an undergraduate diploma accompanied by a transcript showing successful completion of coursework in religion and education; a Denominational Certification; and/or five years of teaching experience. 1.1.2. Three letters of reference that address the character, work ethic, religious practices, and teaching skills of the offeror. 1.1.3. Offerors will be required to demonstrate familiarity with Roman Catholic history and traditions. Familiarity with the liturgical calendar and Roman Catholic doctrines used in planning religious education programs is required. 1.2. Personal. Offerors must have a strong religious background, an impeccable reputation, and amenable personal habits. 1.2.1. Demonstrably good oral and written communication skills are expected. 1.3. Upon selection, the offeror must submit to and satisfy a criminal background check performed by installation security. CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR) Nomination Letter attached.
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