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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the U.S. Embassy Manama in the Kingdom of Bahrain for locally employed staff health insurance coverage. The solicitation number is 19BA3026R0001, issued February 6, 2026. The Embassy seeks off-the-shelf health insurance plans that meet minimum benefit levels specified in the solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price based on initial proposals, though discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if necessary. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 16, 2026, at the US Embassy Manama; prospective offerors must contact ManamaGSOprocurement@state.gov by 4:00 p.m. on February 11, 2026, to request additional information or building entry.
Proposals must be submitted electronically to ManamaGSOprocurement@state.gov by 4:00 p.m. local time on March 8, 2026, in English and in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat PDF format with a maximum file size of 30MB per submission. Required proposal documents include SF-33, Section B Pricing Schedule, Section B Retention Amounts (B.3 and B.7), Section K Representations and Certifications, Section L Additional Information, completed IRS Form W-14 for FAR 52.229-11 compliance, and proof of SAM registration. While SAM registration is not required, qualified offerors must have a valid CAGE/N-CAGE code for verification as detailed in Section K. Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
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Dear Prospective Offeror:
U.S. Embassy Manama Kingdom of Bahrain
Date: February 6, 2026
Subject: Request for Proposals number 19BA3026R0001 LE Staff Health Insurance
The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit a proposal for locally employed staff health insurance coverage. The Embassy encourages qualified offerors to offer off-the-shelf plans that meet at least the minimum benefit levels required in this solicitation.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-proposal conference at the site, The pre-proposal conference will be held on 10:00am on February 16, 2026, at the US Embassy Manama Prospective offerors should contact ManamaGSOprocurement@state.gov by 4:00pm on February 11, 2026, for additional information or to arrange entry to the building.
Proposals are due by 4:00pm (local time) on March 8, 2026. No proposals will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
Your proposal must be submitted electronically to ManamaGSOprocurement@state.gov. It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
1. SF-33
2. Section B, Pricing Schedule.
3. Section B, Retention Amounts in B.3 and B.7.
4. Section K, Representations and Certifications; and
5. Additional information as required in Section L.
6. The Offeror should submit a completed IRS Form W-14, found at www.irs.gov/w14, to ensure compliance with FAR 52.229-11;
7. Proof of SAM Registration
SAM registration is not required; however, qualified offerors must have a valid CAGE/N-CAGE code for verification, see Section K for details.
Enclosure:
Sincerely, Sean T. Daniels Contracting Officer
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