Justification.pdf

This is a justification document for a limited/sole source contract award. The justification proposes awarding a contract to the incumbent provider for health and life insurance services under solicitation number 19J01022R0001 for the Department of State. The services include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, as well as basic life insurance, for Department of State employees. Based on the incumbent's performance over the past five years and proprietary pricing information, it is deemed in the best interest of the government to award this follow-on contract on a sole source basis to ensure continuity of services. The proposed period of performance is one base year with four one-year options, from October 2022 through September 2027.