Chaplain support services and faith-based social service programs under government contracts. Find active federal and state religious organizations contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 813110 is estimated at $200–300 million, primarily through DoD for chaplain support, Bureau of Prisons for religious services, and VA for spiritual care. Contracts are mostly IDIQ or BPA-based, with fixed-price per diem or hourly rates. Demand is driven by statutory requirements for religious accommodation in federal institutions and faith-based social service funding. Competition is moderate; many awards go to small businesses due to set-asides. Work is recurring and stable, often bundled with other social services.
These agencies are the largest buyers of religious organizations services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 813110 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
To win under 813110, focus on DoD chaplain support contracts, which are the largest spend. These are often set aside for 8(a) or SDVOSB firms. The highest-leverage move is to obtain a GSA Schedule under SIN 541990 (other professional services) or 874-7 (integrated consulting) to be eligible for task orders. Also, register in SAM with the correct PSC codes (e.g., G002 for chaplain services). Build relationships with agency chaplain offices and demonstrate experience in multi-faith environments.
Most 813110 work is awarded via LPTA for chaplain services, best-value for social programs. Common vehicles: GSA Schedule (SIN 541990), 8(a) STARS III, and agency-specific IDIQs (e.g., DoD's CHaplain Support IDIQ). Evaluation emphasizes past performance, personnel qualifications, and price reasonableness.
No specific religious certification is required, but you must demonstrate ability to provide multi-faith chaplaincy. For faith-based social services, compliance with federal grant requirements (e.g., 45 CFR 87) is needed. Small business certifications like 8(a) or SDVOSB can help.
Awards range from $50,000 for small BPAs to $10 million for multi-year IDIQs. The median is around $500,000. Most are fixed-price, with some cost-reimbursement for social service programs.
Yes, many large primes (e.g., for VA or DoD) subcontract chaplain services. Subcontracting can be a good entry point, but ensure you have liability insurance and credentials for chaplains.
Moderately. For DoD chaplain support, 3-5 bidders per solicitation. For Bureau of Prisons, less competition due to security clearance needs. Social service grants are more competitive.
Common PSC codes include G002 (Chaplain Services), G001 (Social Services), and U099 (Education/Training). Use these in SAM to get targeted notifications.