Roman Catholic Priest Chaplain

SPECIAL NOTICE Sole Source Justification Roman Catholic Priest Murphy Canyon/Naval Base San Diego 1. The intended use of the material or service: A Roman Catholic Priest is an ordained minister of the Roman Catholic Church to fulfill the religious obligations to active duty, family members and DoD civilians, supporting their right of Title 10 fulfillment. 2. The critical or uniqUe characteristics of the material or service which are mandatory for the intended use: The Roman Catholic Priest will perform faith specific religious rites such as confessions, faith specific counselitlg, weddings, baptisms, funerals and memorial services as dictated by his church doctrine. Murphy Canyon/Naval Base San Diego has been without an uniformed Priest for almost five years, this priest will fulfill the needs of the command. 3. Reasons why only the selected source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of all other sources. Please ihc1ude proprietary statements form vendor or patent number: The Regional Chaplain's office has been searching for almost two years to find a Roman Catholic Priest that the local diocese will release to perform these duties. Simultaneously written permission from the Military Archdiocese and a Federal back ground check was requested. It has become exceedingly difficult to find a Roman Catholic Priest whose diocese will release them to fulfill a church outside of that diocese. This particular individual has been approved by his diocese, the Military Archdiocese and federal agencies to perform Catholic rites and ordinances at Murphy CanyonlNavaJ Base San Diego and the immediate metro region. 4. Additional justifications/comments: FISC-SD Contracting Officer: Signature Date L Approved __ Disapproved __X Approved __ Disapproved