Group Life Insurance Services

Pre-Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
19MX5326R0004
Agency
Responses due
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
524113 Direct Life Insurance Carriers
Place of performance
Mexico Ciudad de Mexico Mexico

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Embassy Mexico, operating under the Department of State, is seeking group life insurance services for its Local Employed Staff across Embassy Mexico City, U.S. Consulates, and other U.S. offices throughout Mexican territory. The required coverage must include natural death, accidental death, and total permanent disability benefits. All responsible sources are eligible to submit proposals, and the Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion, indicating that proposals should be comprehensive and well-developed. A firm fixed price contract structure will be utilized for this procurement. The solicitation will include a Pre-Proposal Conference, the date for which will be specified in the formal solicitation; interested offerors must contact the contracting section at MexicoCityGSOSolicitations@groups.state.gov to register as attendees. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to proposal submission, as failure to register will render proposals non-responsive and ineligible for consideration.

The procurement includes no set-aside designations, meaning all qualified contractors are eligible to compete. The anticipated performance period consists of a base year with four optional one-year renewal periods, subject to Government exercise. The contract may incorporate FAR 52.217-8, which allows the Government to extend services for up to six additional months to ensure continuity during transitions or administrative delays. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose specific budget ranges, award values, or the number of local employees requiring coverage, which will likely be detailed in the formal solicitation document. Electronic submission of responses via email is permitted for this opportunity. Interested contractors are strongly encouraged to complete SAM registration immediately to ensure eligibility and timely submission of their proposals.

Notice text

U.S. Mission Mexico requires Life insurance coverage for its Local Employed Staff (LE Staff). U.S. Mission Mexico includes Embassy Mexico City, U.S. Consulates and other U.S. offices located in the Mexican territory.

The required coverage includes the following:

  1. Natural Death
  2. Accidental Death
  3. Total Permanent Disability

The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with four one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered. The anticipated performance period may incorporate FAR 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services. This clause allows the Government to temporarily extend services for up to six additional months, ensuring continuity of operations during transitions or delays. It promotes transparency and helps offerors plan for staffing and pricing.

The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.

The Government will hold a Pre-Proposal Conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation. Offerors interested in attending must contact the contracting section at MexicoCityGSOSolicitations@groups.state.gov  to be included on the list of attendees.

Offerors/Quoters shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.203-1. Failure to be registered at the time of proposal submission shall deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsive to the solicitation requirements and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, Offerors/Quoters are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at:

https://sam.gov/content/entity-landing

Electronic Submission/Responses:

This opportunity allows for electronic responses via e-mail. Please submit your proposal prior to the response date and time.

Notice history

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Group Life Insurance Services Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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