How to bid on Roman Catholic Priest Services at MCAS Iwakuni for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense is seeking a Roman Catholic priest to provide services at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. This includes conducting Masses, administering sacraments, offering pastoral care, and supporting religious education programs. The selected contractor will also be responsible for related coordination, record keeping, and reporting.

This opportunity is for professional services, specifically within the religious sector, and requires a qualified individual to serve the military community stationed in Japan.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 5, 2026. If you have questions, they must be submitted by August 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM Japan Standard Time (which is August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time).

Signed and dated quotations are due by August 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM Japan Standard Time (which is August 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time). All submissions must be electronic and sent via email.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for individuals or organizations that can provide a Roman Catholic priest with the necessary ecclesiastical qualifications and authorizations. The priest must be in good standing and capable of performing the outlined duties.

Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate the proposed priest's qualifications, experience, and approach to providing comprehensive religious services. This falls under the professional services category.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Your submission must include a completed and signed solicitation document, technical information, price information, and past performance documentation. The technical submission specifically requires proof of the proposed priest’s ecclesiastical qualifications, a current letter of good standing, applicable endorsements, faculties, authorizations, or approvals, a resume, and a description of the proposed approach to the work.

Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in their quotation, unless an exception applies. All questions and quotations must be emailed to both Hiroshi Sakuta at [email protected] and Capt Nicholas Chresaidos at [email protected]. All correspondence and documents must be in English or include an English translation.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to ensure your proposed priest's qualifications and your approach directly address all requirements. Highlight specific experience relevant to serving a military community.

Ensure all required ecclesiastical documentation is current, complete, and clearly presented. A strong resume or curriculum vitae for the proposed priest is essential. Pay close attention to the specific time zones for question and submission deadlines to avoid missing them.

Double-check your SAM registration status and UEI. Confirm that your email submission is sent to both specified contacts and that all attachments are correctly formatted and easily accessible. Proofread all documents for clarity and accuracy before sending.