How to bid on Catholic priest services for the Tomah VAMC

What the VA is seeking

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an ordained Catholic priest to serve veterans at the Tomah VAMC in Tomah, Wisconsin. Services include one on-site Catholic Mass each week and other requested sacramental needs, such as Holy Communion, Reconciliation, and Last Rites.

The priest must also provide emergency, on-call end-of-life ministry when requested by a chaplain. Emergency visits are limited to five in any 12-month period.

Key date and deadline

The RFI was published October 8, 2026. The response deadline is October 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Plan to submit by the stated deadline. The information provided does not specify what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an ordained Catholic priest or a firm able to provide an ordained Catholic priest for recurring on-site ministry at a VA medical center. Relevant experience includes celebrating Mass and providing Catholic sacraments and end-of-life ministry.

How to access the RFI

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids do not require one.

Prepare a clear response

Read the RFI documents carefully and address the requested services directly. Make clear how you would provide one weekly on-site Mass, respond to sacramental needs, and handle chaplain-requested emergency visits within the five-visit limit.

Check that your response is complete, easy to review, and submitted before the deadline. Since this is an RFI, follow the instructions in the posted materials for what information to provide.