Catholic RE Coordinator Services

Catholic RE Coordinator Services | Presolicitation Notice Agency: Department of War / US Space Force / 30 CONS / PKB Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, Lompoc, CA 93437 Date: August 20, 2026 Project Title Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator Services Proposed Solicitation Number TBD Agency / Office 30 CONS / PKB Location Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437 (Chapel Building 16200) NAICS Code 813110 (Religious Organizations) Product Service Code (PSC) G002 (Social- Religious/Chapel Services) Posting Date Aug 20, 2026 2. Description of Requirement 2.1 Background Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) is a Continental United States (CONUS) military community with a split population of Active Duty, Reserve, Civil Service employees, retirees, and dependents. The VSFB Chapel is composed of Chaplains, Religious Affairs Airmen, Appropriated and Non-appropriated Fund Contractors, and lay volunteers who operate in a pluralistic environment. To meet the diverse spiritual and educational needs of this community, the Government requires a dedicated, qualified Contractor to manage and coordinate the Catholic Community’s comprehensive Religious Education (RE) program. This requirement will be executed under a non-personal services contract comprising a Base Year and four (4) consecutive 12-month Option Years. 2.2 Services Required The Contractor shall furnish all services necessary to manage and coordinate the Catholic comprehensive RE program for infants through adults. Key duties and tasks include: Program Coordination: Plan, manage, and coordinate programs including, but are not limited to, Confirmation, Sunday Children's Liturgy, Vacation Bible School (VBS), Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD), and other parish/ecumenical programs. Staff and Council Engagement: Attend weekly chapel staff meetings and monthly Catholic Advisory Council (CAC) meetings. Administrative Administration: Maintain records, statistical information, and reporting on volunteer names, contact information, and attendance via the Chapel SharePoint site; prepare and maintain sacramental records. Resource and Supply Management: Coordinate and order Catholic curriculum and supplies in coordination with the Delta Chaplain (or designee) and within established fiscal deadlines (e.g., curriculum orders submitted by March 31). Volunteer Management: Serve as the Chaplain Corps Volunteer Supervisor for the Catholic RE program, ensuring all volunteers are recruited, trained, and have completed Child Care Criminal History Background Checks IAW DoDI 1402.05. 2.3 Qualifications and Special Requirements The Contractor must possess the following minimum qualifications: Age: Must be 18 years of age or older. Theological Proficiency: Must possess a strong theological grasp of the Catholic faith and catechesis, showing openness to diverse spiritual backgrounds. Education & Certification: To ensure a diverse and highly qualified pool of candidates, the Government offers flexible pathways to meet the theological standards for this role: Pathway A: A Master’s degree in theology or religious studies (preferred), with the commitment to obtain a valid AMS Catechist Certificate within one year of award. Pathway B: Practical ministry or religious education experience, combined with the completion of the AMS Basic Minimum and Advanced Catechist Certification program within one year of award. This structure allows the coordinator to complete their certification on the job during their first year of contract performance. Technical Skills: Capable of word processing in a Windows environment, specifically with calendar programs, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Background Check: Must undergo a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Background Check and receive a favorable suitability determination. Supervision: Must qualify as a Line-of-Sight Supervisor (LOSS) for programs involving minors IAW DoDI 1402.05. Units of Work: A unit of work consists of...