19DR8619Q0002_LES_Life_Insurance_-_Questions_and_Answers_2.pdf

Questions & Answers II Solicitation 19DR86-19-Q-0002

LE Staff Life and Disability Insurance

15. After we access the link provided at the website (https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm), how we manage the DBA proposal and what are the information or process to follow?

Once you access the DOL website, contact the listed providers directly and ask about DBA coverage.

16. What can we provide as proof that the SAM registration is active?

You can search the SAM website at www.SAM.gov and save the PDF results showing your registration as active.

17. Can the amount of Basic Life be 24 times the amount of monthly basic salary, equal to the amount of accidental death and dismemberment coverage?

See Section C.2.1.1 and Section C.2.1.2 (page 8) for coverage amounts required. These coverage requirements cannot be changed.

18. Has U.S Embassy the authorization from the DGII that release the process to pay within TAX (Impuesto Selectivo al Consumo [ISC])?

The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic is exempt from tax in accordance with international and Dominican law. Final confirmation of that exemption with regard to this contract will be received from the Dominican government after the contract is awarded. This process requires contractors be up to date on their tax obligations.

19. Must financial statements, and all other required documentation besides the Insurance Proposal, be in English?

Financial statements, local insurance policies and supporting documentation as required by local law (licenses, Tax certificates, TSS, etc.)

can be in Spanish.

20. Does the COR provide a copy of the form for the designation of beneficiaries?

See Section H.4 Subsection (c) on page 20 of the Solicitation.

21. What is a Profit Sharing Credit Plan?

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If an offeror does not offer coverage that includes a profit-sharing credit element, the proposal should so state, therefore satisfying the requirements of L.4.3.3.

22. What type of information do we need from the U.S. government to obtain DBA insurance coverage?

For insurance quotes/coverage, you need to provide the broker or insurance provider a copy of the solicitation package (for new bids) or contract award (for existing contracts). All the information necessary from the U.S.

government will be contain in either the contract award or the solicitation package.