How to bid on Protestant Religious Education Coordinator services for Whiteman AFB

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, is seeking a Protestant religious education coordinator for its chapel. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services.

The base period of performance runs from September 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, with the possibility of up to four additional option years. This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses.

Key dates and deadlines

Questions about this solicitation must be submitted by August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. All questions should be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected], and must be in a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx document.

Quotes are due by August 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The government intends to award a purchase order without discussions, though it reserves the right to request clarifications. Quotes must remain valid for 60 calendar days from the submission date.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is a 100% total small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses specializing in religious organization services. The NAICS code is 813110 (Religious Organizations) with a small business size standard of $13.0 million.

Vendors should have experience providing chaplain services or similar religious education coordination, as past performance will be evaluated.

How to respond

To submit a quote, you must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of submission. Failure to be registered will make your quote ineligible.

Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] and [email protected]. The email subject line must be "RFQ FA462526Q1104- Protestant Religious Education Coordinator". The entire quotation must be contained in a single email and must not exceed 6 pages.

Your submission must include a firm-fixed-price quote, a technical capability narrative detailing how you will meet the specifications, and two past performance references for similar projects completed within the last three years.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to ensure your technical capability narrative directly addresses all requirements. Technical acceptability is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis, so meeting all specifications is crucial.

Ensure your pricing is reasonable and clearly presented, as price will be evaluated for reasonableness across the base year and all option years. Provide strong past performance references for projects of similar scope and complexity to demonstrate your ability to successfully perform the work.