12318724Q0067 - amend0002.pdf

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12318724Q0067 x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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WASHINGTON DC 20250-1138

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

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02/26/2024

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/26/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

J-1 Basic Health and Accident Insurance Coverage

This amendment is to correct the typo in the response date in amendment 0001.

The due date for proposal submission is March 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

CASSANDRA N. CAREY

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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12318724Q0067/0001

Period of Performance: 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2025

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Responses to Questions-Solicitation No. 12318724Q0067

I currently have an insurance producer's license. Is my company that's registered in SAM.gov required to have a license also?

Potential offerors must be licensed to provide health/accident and medical evacuation insurance meeting or exceeding minimum coverage standards of the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor (J-1) Program, which might be offered to individuals or families on programs in the United States. These standards can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations: 22 CFR 62.14 or on the U.S. Department of State website at:

http://j1visa.state.gov/sponsors/how-to-administer-a-program/. Successful offeror must be registered in SAM.gov.

Is there a specific type of insurance or insurance company that covers your International visitor program?

All policies shall provide health/accident and medical evacuation insurance meeting or exceeding minimum coverage standards of the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor (J-1) Program:

• Medical benefits of at least $250,000 per accident or illness (per person)

• $100,000 for Emergency Medical Evacuation

• $50,000 for Repatriation of Remains

• 100% paid for Outpatient Rx

• Minimum $500 for Pre-existing Conditions

• Nervous/mental coverage payable up to $500 for outpatient treatment or up to $5000 on an inpatient basis

• Treatment free period on pre-existing conditions no more than 6 months

• Waiting periods for pre-existing conditions must not reset upon renewal/extension of policy

• Minimum $500 for dental accidents and pain relief

Do I need to acquire a special insurance license to provide this type of coverage?

Companies must be licensed to operate across the United States and to provide health/accident and medical evacuation insurance meeting or exceeding minimum coverage standards of the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor (J-1) Program.

Do you prefer to work with a specific insurance company?

The offeror must demonstrate they are able to secure insurance policies to meet the benefits requirements are underwritten by an insurance corporation with an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or above, an Insurance Solvency International, Ltd. (ISI) rating of "A-I" or above, a Standard and Poor's Claims Paying Ability rating of "A-" or above, or a Weiss Research, Inc. rating of B+ or above.

http://j1visa.state.gov/sponsors/how-to-administer-a-program/