JBLM Catholic Priest Services

The Department of the Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for Catholic Priest services under solicitation number PANMCC26P0000044249. This requirement is classified under NAICS 813110 for Religious Organizations and PSC G002 for Social-Chaplain services. The procurement is designated as an SBA set-aside. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, and non-personal services required to perform Catholic Priest duties in North Lakewood, Washington, in accordance with Army Regulation 165-1 and the Archdiocese of the Military Services (AMS) Priests’ Manual.

The scope of work involves providing regular and special Catholic mass, sacraments, and confessions for the Catholic congregation at specified locations and dates. All services must be performed by an ordained Priest endorsed by the AMS, with faculties granted by the AMS Archbishop. The contractor functions as the authoritative subject matter expert on all Catholic matters, religious instruction, and compliance with the AMS conformity listing. Additionally, the contractor provides advisory services to Government Chaplaincy personnel.

Published on June 2, 2026, this notice lists Nathan Bassett as the primary point of contact. The performance of these duties requires strict adherence to Army Pamphlet 165-18 and Installation Chaplain Policies. The contractor is expected to supply all supervision and materials necessary for performance, with the exception of specific government-furnished property and services. Individual priest candidates presented by third parties will not be accepted unless they meet all endorsement and faculty requirements established by the AMS.