G002--Minneapolis VA Health Care System Catholic Services Sources Sought

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking sources for Catholic chaplain services. The selected contractor will provide Roman Catholic religious services on-site at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, including patient visitation, leading Mass, and providing sacraments. The contractor will also be required to maintain a schedule of Masses, provide training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and ensure the maintenance of Catholic supplies. • The contractor must be ordained as a Catholic priest and possess an endorsement from the military archdiocese to provide services at the MVAHCS. • The contractor must live within one hour commuting time of the MVAHCS while on call. • The contractor will be required to participate in MVAHCS-defined orientation procedures and complete several small training courses provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs. • The contractor will be monitored by the Chaplain Service team and will be required to maintain professional standards and dialogue with Veterans and VA Staff.