19BK8025R0001_SectionII_TAB_H_QA_12Feb2025.pdf
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- Health Insurance Services Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 19BK8025R0001
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- Department of State
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFP number 19BK8025R0001 regarding health insurance services for Locally Employed Staff (LES) and their family members at the US Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The document clarifies that all RFP documents are available on SAM.gov, and the insurance coverage is for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens/nationals employed by the US government and their eligible dependents. The current contract (19BK8020D0003) is held by Mutuelle Generale De L'education Nationale with an estimated value of $6,403,300.22 for one base year plus four option years. Performance guaranties and bonds are required, along with liability insurance. For excess coverage, LES staff are responsible for 100% of premiums, which can be deducted from their pay. The embassy's Financial Management Office will process invoices for ORE and EAE staff riders, while retirees make direct payments to the contractor. Prospective bidders must follow procedures in section L.8 for the pre-proposal conference.
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Embassy of the United States of America Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
SUBJECT: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
REF: Request for Proposal number 19BK8025R0001 – Health Insurance Services –US Embassy in
Sarajevo Locally Employed Staff and their Family Members
Q1. Are the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents included in the solicitation available on
SAM.gov?
A1. Yes. The RFP, amendments, questions and answers and all other documents available to the public are published on SAM.gov. For more information on “publicly available information” refer to FAR Part 5 Publicizing Contract Action.
Q2. How many individuals are to be covered in the solicitation?
A2. The estimated numbers of Locally Employed Staff (LES) in each insurance category are provided in Section B.2. “PRICES” of the posted Request For Proposal (RFP) and any subsequent amendments.
Q3. What is the nationality of insured?
A3. The RFP is for health insurance services provided to employees of the Government of the
United States of America who are citizens/nationals of, and located in, Bosnia and Herzegovina and their eligible dependents as described in section C, subsection C.1.4.
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS and C.1.5. Eligibility.
Q4. Will this contract require performance guaranties or bonds?
A4. Yes. Please review Section L, Instructions, conditions and notices to offerors. Moreover, the
FAR 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability insurance (Jan 1997) clause requires contractors to maintain liability insurance up to the ceiling required by the clause.
Q5. Could you provide the name of the current contractor and total value of the contract awarded?
A5. Yes. Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 24.2 Freedom of Information Act the following information is publicly available on the internet under www.fpds.gov Contract Number 19BK8020D0003; Awardee (Contractor) MUTUELLE GENERALE DE
L'EDUCATION NATIONALE; Estimated Contract Value (including all options 1 base + 4 option years): USD $6,403,300.22
Q6. Who is responsible for making payments for Excess Coverage as described in C.1.1.21?
A6. Locally Employed staff who choose to participate in excess coverage are responsible for paying 100% of the premiums. The Embassy can deduct these payments from the employees' pay and forward them to the insurance provider upon receiving a separate invoice. The monthly invoice should list the participating employees and their respective premium amounts
Q7. Will the Government process monthly invoices for riders?
A7. The embassy’s Financial Management Office will process financial transactions for ORE and
EAE Staff participating in this program, upon submission of separate invoices for each rider group. Retirees will make individual payments directly to the contractor for the entire premium amount.
Q8. What information prospective bidders should submit to attend pre-proposal conference?
A8. All prospective bidders should follow the procedures outlined in subsection L.8. PRE-
PROPOSAL CONFERENCE, as well as the information provided in the RFP Cover Letter.
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