Amendment_002_insurance_2014.docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A002

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

April 22, 2014

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

Department of State American Embassy General Services Office Caracas, Venezuela

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

SVE300-14-R-0001

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

MARCH 2010

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers ] is extended, [ X] is not extended Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment;(b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers.

FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [X is not, [ is required to sign this document and return ___ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

· Questions and Answers, pre-proposal meeting dated April 14, 2014 Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

Leslie A. Abitz , CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

Questions and Answers Health and Life Insurance Solicitation American Embassy Caracas, Venezuela April 14, 2014

1. Which table should be used to show the premium rates?

Answer: Offerors should propose health insurance premium rates in the tables in section B. 2. and should propose life insurance premium rates in the tables in Section B.6..

2. Is the total number of employees listed in the solicitation document accurate?

Answer: Offerors should price their proposals using the estimated number of employees in the Section B.2. pricing section and the estimated payroll dollars in the Section B.6 pricing section.

3. What does AR/OE/HR/ stand for?

Answer: Those are the initials for an office within the Human Resources section of the Department of State in Washington, D.C.

4. Could you please clarify the coverage amount for HIV/AIDS?

Answer: The plan should cover up to $ 10,000.00 at the official exchange rate.

5. Which are the compensations for Accidental death and Natural death?

Answer:

· Natural Death: 20 x monthly basic salary

· Accidental or work related death or disability: 26 x monthly basic salary

6. According to the amendment A001 the date of submission is April 30, 2014; can we submit our offer before April 30?

Answer: Yes, you can submit any time before April 30, 2014 but not after.

7. Section C 1.1.13 states that the basic coverage amount is the same as that for the basic compensation regardless of where the accident occurs. Is that correct?

Answer: Yes, the coverage amount is the same regardless of where the accident occurs.

8. Could you provide more information about population?

Answer: Please refer to Section J, Exhibit A of the solicitation document.

9. For both Basic and Excess coverage, please confirm the maximum rates for coverage, deductible, and reimbursement.

Answer:

Basic Coverage:

Basic: Bsf. 250,000.00 Deductible amount: Bsf. 1000.00 Reimbursement: 100%

Excess Coverage:

Excess : Bsf. 475,000.00 Deductible amount: Bsf. 1000.00 Reimbursement: 100%

10. Please provide information about the utilization rate and the premium earned.

Answer:

11. Please provide the name of the current insurance company.

Answer: Seguros Caracas (Liberty Mutual)

12. Does the Embassy have an insurance broker?

Answer: No, the Embassy does not have an insurance broker 13. Should the offer be submitted by the insurance company or by the insurance broker?

Answer: The offer must be submitted by the insurance company.