Health Insurance for Locally Employed Staff at U. S. Embassy Georgetown, Guyana

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is soliciting proposals for health insurance services for Locally Employed Staff at the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana. The contract will be a fixed-price requirements type with economic price adjustment, covering comprehensive health insurance including hospitalization, emergency services, outpatient care, prescription drugs, dental, and vision services. Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with contractors required to maintain SAM registration and provide coverage through a network of medical providers in Guyana. The solicitation requires submission of past performance documentation, detailed pricing information, and specific forms like the W-14 for foreign contractors. Key dates include a deadline for questions on December 18, 2024, at 1400 CET, and a proposal submission deadline of January 13, 2025, at 1400 CET.

The solicitation is a full and open competition with no specific set-aside designations. The contract has a minimum value of $5,000 and a maximum potential value of $2 million, covering a base year from May 2025 to April 2026 with four one-year option periods extending through April 2030. Initial staffing estimates range from 31-107 employees across different coverage categories, including single employee, employee plus one, and family plans. The demographic data shows a total workforce of 133 employees, with 49 employee spouses and 111 dependent children at the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown. The place of performance is Guyana, and the contract will provide health insurance coverage for locally employed staff, with pricing to be submitted in Guyanese Dollars and coverage to include both in-country and out-of-country medical expenses.