Group Life Insurance Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19MX5326R0004
- Agency
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US Embassy Mexico
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 524113 Direct Life Insurance Carriers
- Place of performance
- Ciudad de Mexico Mexico
- Points of contact
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- Veronica Tecuatl mexicocitygsosolicitiations@groups.state.gov
- Mark Konold mexicocitygsosolicitations@groups.state.gov (525) 508-0200
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Mexico seeks group life insurance coverage for its locally employed staff across Embassy Mexico City, U.S. Consulates, and other U.S. offices in Mexican territory, with proposals due July 20 at 12:00 hours local time (extended via Amendment 0002 issued July 6). The procurement carries no set-aside and is open to all responsible sources. Award will be made to the offeror representing best value using FAR 15 Comparative Evaluation without discussion unless the Government elects to conduct discussions.
Place of performance is Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico, and subordinate U.S. offices throughout Mexican territory. The covered population comprises approximately 1,697 regular employees and 34 bodyguards. Coverage includes three benefit types: natural death at 32 times monthly basic salary, accidental death at 46 times monthly basic salary, and total permanent disability at 40 times monthly basic salary. The contract is a fixed-price, indefinite-quantity, definite-delivery, requirements-type vehicle with economic price adjustment provisions. The performance period consists of a one-year base year followed by four optional one-year renewal periods, plus a potential six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8.
Offerors must submit pricing under two methodologies—salary-based rates per $1,000 of salary and age-based rates by age group (18–30, 31–45, 46–60, 61–70, 71+)—with rates held constant throughout the entire contract period. The Project Manager must possess minimum B2-level English language proficiency (CEFR) certified within 30 days of award. The contractor must provide insurance certificates within 14 calendar days of task order receipt, maintain 24/7 customer support with 24-hour response times, conduct at least one annual employee information session in Spanish with English language support, and process claims within 60 days. The minimum contract guarantee is $3,000 USD per performance period. NAICS code is 524113, Direct Life Insurance Carriers; PSC is G009.
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:
- Natural Death
- Accidental Death
- 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.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Group Life Insurance Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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