Solicitation Package 19AJ2026R0002 Local Staff Life Insurance 2026-2031 Baku Azerbaijan.pdf

This is a Solicitation Document (RFP 19AJ2026R0002) issued by the U.S. Embassy Baku for locally employed staff life insurance coverage for the period July 5, 2026 to July 4, 2027, with four one-year renewal options extending through July 4, 2030.

The solicitation requests proposals for group life insurance services covering approximately 282 locally employed embassy staff in Baku, Azerbaijan. Required coverage includes natural death benefits (21 times monthly basic salary), accidental death benefits (22 times monthly basic salary), disability benefits (Group I: 300 manat monthly minimum; Group II: 250 manat monthly minimum; Group III: 180 manat monthly minimum), and funeral benefits (600 manat minimum). The Government will pay 100% of premiums in Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Pricing must be fixed for the base year with economic price adjustment provisions permitted thereafter based on experience data, claims paid, number of plans, and receipts. The contractor must be licensed/certified/accredited by the Government of Azerbaijan or another government to provide life insurance in Azerbaijan and demonstrate capacity to meet minimum benefit requirements. Proposals must include completed SF-33, pricing schedules, retention amounts for each premium category and performance period, technical proposals demonstrating understanding of requirements, plan administration procedures, experience and past performance information, current licensing documentation, and proof of SAM registration. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 11:00 am local time. Proposals are due June 15, 2026 by 18:00 local time and must be submitted electronically to BAKUBIDBOX@STATE.GOV. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror without discussions unless deemed necessary. The Contracting Officer is Courtney Smith, and the Procurement Agent contact is Anar Rzayev.