Pre-proposal conference minutes - 19C02024R0004.pdf

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This document is the pre-proposal conference minutes for Solicitation Number 19C02024R0004 for "LE Staff Health/Life Insurance Service for U. S. Embassy Caracas". The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia and the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela are seeking proposals for group health insurance services for employees and their dependents, as well as group life accidental and work-related insurance coverage for locally hired employees. The anticipated performance period is one base year with four one-year option periods. The solicitation instructions, pricing, technical specifications, quality assurance, period of performance, evaluation factors, registration requirements, and submission deadlines were discussed during the pre-proposal conference. Attendees were instructed to send written questions to the contracting office, which will be compiled and posted with any amendments to the SAM.gov website. The U.S. Government intends to award a firm fixed price with economic price adjustment contract to the lowest priced technically acceptable responsible offeror.

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U.S. Embassy Bogota

General Services Office Carrera 45, No. 24B-27, Bogota – Colombia

Date: July 12, 2024

Time: 11:00 hours Bogota time (10:00 hours Caracas)

Solicitation Number: 19C02024R0004

Attendees:

1. Jackie Parker, Contracting Office

2. Alvaro Amador, VAU Management Professional Associate

3. Albaglis Paredes, Human Resources Assistant

4. Yolanda Wahnich, Deputy Human Resources Specialist

5. Edwin Agudelo, Bogota Procurement Supervisor

6. Angela Saborido, Caracas Procurement Supervisor

Introduction:

Welcome to all attendees and introduce the COR and other attendees representing the U.S.

Embassy Bogota and the U.S. Embassy Caracas.

Agenda:

The meeting’s agenda was presented to the attendees and the purpose of the pre-proposal conference was explained.

Discussion of the Solicitation Package:

The COR provided a summary of the overall technical requirements. Additionally, the major sections of the solicitation were highlighted by the Procurement Office. Please see the summary below.

Pre-Proposal Conference Summary

The following topics were discussed during the conference:

1. Solicitation Cover Page Instructions

2. Section B – Pricing, James Zadroga Act.

3. Section C – Technical Specifications – Requirements

4. Quality Assurance Plan

5. Period of Performance, Option Years

6. Instructions to Offerors

6. Evaluation Factors

7. SAM Registration requirement

8. Trafficking in Persons (TIP)

9. Statue NDAA 889(a) (1) (B)

10. Submission deadlines

11. Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers:

Attendees were instructed to send their questions in writing via email to CaracasProcurement@fan.gov and BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov. Questions made before the pre-proposal conference will be compiled with those received after the conference and sent to A/OPE for review. Conference attendees were notified that these questions and answers and any amendments will be posted on SAM.gov.

Conclusion:

Attendees were reminded that any statements made during the conference do not change the solicitation and that any changes would be made by written amendment to the solicitation and posted on the SAM.gov website. The conference concluded and attendees were thanked for their presence, and the meeting was adjourned.

Sincerely, Jackie Parker Contracting Officer

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