Chaplin Priest Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK · Response deadline: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Navy is seeking chaplain priest services. This is a religious services contract supporting naval operations, likely involving the provision of Catholic priest services for military personnel and their families. Chaplain services in the Department of Defense typically cover religious ministry, pastoral counseling, religious education, and ceremonial support. The work falls under NAICS code 813110, which covers religious organizations—specifically establishments primarily engaged in operating religious organizations, such as churches, religious temples, and monasteries, and administering religious trusts.
This type of contract generally requires the contractor to provide qualified clergy who meet specific ecclesiastical endorsement requirements from their faith tradition. See the solicitation for exact duties, hours, and any security clearance or endorsement requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0018927QW013 |
| NAICS | 813110 (Religious Organizations) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 23, 2026, 11:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | 53470, VA (Virginia Beach area) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the Small Business Administration size standard for NAICS 813110
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Hold any required religious endorsements or credentials see the solicitation for specifics
For religious services contracts, the government typically requires that personnel hold valid ordination or commissioning and ecclesiastical endorsement from a recognized faith body. The contracting officer may evaluate both the organization's qualifications and the specific credentials of proposed personnel.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify your size status. Confirm your business profile in SAM.gov accurately reflects NAICS 813110 and that you meet the relevant size standard.
Understand the endorsement requirements. Religious services contracts for the military usually require Defense Department-recognized ecclesiastical endorsement. If you have not previously held such contracts, coordinate with your denomination's endorsing agency early.
Demonstrate relevant experience. Past performance providing chaplain or religious services—particularly to military installations, hospitals, or comparable institutional settings—will strengthen your proposal. Include references, performance metrics, and any previous Navy or DoD contracts.
Personnel qualifications. Since chaplain services are inherently personal services, detail the specific qualifications, credentials, and availability of proposed priests. Security clearance requirements see the solicitation should be addressed directly.
Pricing strategy. Review the solicitation for any ceiling rates or competitive range expectations. Factor in compensation, benefits, travel, and any administrative overhead specific to government contracting.
Compliance check. Ensure your SAM registration is current through the contract award period and that any required certifications are complete.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0018927QW013
- Note the deadline: Responses are due November 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time
- Review all qualification requirements, statement of work details, and evaluation factors in the official document before preparing your submission
View the official notice on SAM.gov →