AMENDMENT 001_19RP3826Q0042.pdf

This is an Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract (Amendment 001) issued by the Contracting & Procurement General Services Office, U.S. Embassy Philippines, for a group health insurance contract (RFQ No. 19RP3826Q0042). The amendment extends the submission deadline for offers from May 15, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. Philippine local time to June 15, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. Philippine local time. Additional modifications include updating the SF-1449 address for the Contracting & Procurement General Services Office to 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita, Manila, Philippines 1000; rescinding and replacing the contractor responsibility clause regarding claims settlement to require settlement within ten (10) working days from claim submission; and rescinding Exhibit D from the original solicitation and replacing it with updated claims, retention amounts, and insurance premiums data for the past five years (2021–2025).

The solicitation is for Group LES Health Insurance Under GMC, a group health insurance program for U.S. Embassy Philippines personnel. The contract incorporates references to FAR provisions and includes scope of services and terms and conditions to be specified in the solicitation. The requisition number is PR15822978. Historical claims data shows annual total claims paid ranging from approximately ₱78.7 million to ₱164.4 million, with corresponding retention amounts and USD equivalents. Insurance premiums for the same period range from approximately ₱138.5 million to ₱150.2 million. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect.