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The Department of State has published a Special Notice containing all submitted questions and answers related to federal contract opportunity Proposals number 19BC4026Q0004 for LE Staff Group Life and Disability Insurance Cover. Posted on February 9, 2026, this document clarifies coverage requirements and policy specifications for prospective contractors. The solicitation is limited strictly to Group Life and Disability coverage and explicitly excludes Workers' Compensation and Group Personal Accident coverage. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM CAT. This Special Notice serves as a clarification document to address contractor inquiries regarding the insurance procurement.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to provide definitive guidance on coverage definitions, benefit structures, and contractor qualifications to facilitate accurate proposal submissions. Contractors must ensure that their insurance products meet the specified disability benefit requirements, including Total Disability benefits calculated at 60 times monthly basic salary and Partial Disability benefits calculated at 60 times monthly basic salary multiplied by the percentage of worker incapacity as defined by Botswana Workers' Compensation regulations. Insurance carriers must satisfy minimum financial strength ratings as stated in the solicitation; carriers failing to meet these standards are unacceptable unless the solicitation explicitly permits alternatives. Eligibility to bid requires that contractors provide coverage aligning with the solicitation's definitions and exclusions, including appropriate handling of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits related to terrorism acts and other specified conditions. The Special Notice clarifies that funeral cover applies only to eligible employees and contractors, and that disability benefit payment structures should not employ "own occupation" versus "any occupation" distinctions in their evaluation methodology.