Health Insurance for Locally Employed Staff for the U. S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana
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- Solicitation number
- 19GE5025R0025
- Agency
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Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 524114 Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
- Place of performance
- Gaborone Gaborone Botswana
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management intends to procure a supplemental medical insurance plan for Locally Employed Staff at the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana. The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Fixed Price with economic adjustment Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract during the second quarter of 2025. Key contract requirements include firms being knowledgeable in English, possessing authorization to operate in Botswana, and being registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors must provide detailed documentation about their ability to obtain business authorization in Botswana and address any entry or work visa requirements. The solicitation is planned for issuance in February 2025, with proposals due by February 8, 2025, and the contract will be awarded utilizing full and open competition procedures.
The contract will have an initial 12-month performance period with four potential option year extensions. There are no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, and the contract is categorized under NAICS code 524114 for Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers. Potential contractors must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of local business registration processes in Botswana and provide a clear timeline for obtaining necessary authorizations. The procurement is specifically for a supplemental medical benefit plan to complement existing Government Provided Healthcare for Locally Employed Staff. The contract will be administered by Mr. Walker, who can be contacted at walkerak@state.gov, and all solicitation details will be posted on www.sam.gov under solicitation number 19GE5025R0025.
Notice text
Health Insurance for Locally Employed Staff for the U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana
The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue an RFP and award a Fixed Price with economic adjustment Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type of contract during the second quarter of calendar year 2025.
The successful contractor shall provide competitive proposals for a new Medical Plan for Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff). This is a supplemental medical benefit plan meant to supplement those benefits and services available to LE staff through Government Provided Healthcare.
The contract’s period of performance shall begin upon the issuance of a notice to proceed and last 12 months, with four additional option year periods.
The Solicitation is planned to be issued in February 2025 and the solicitation package will be posted on www.sam.gov with solicitation number 19GE5025R0025.
Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English.
In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this contract will be performed. Furthermore, authorization shall include the requirement to be registered to do business in Botswana:
a. A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the given country, and to obtain in-country business registration.
b. Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will be required to undertake to obtain licensing; and
c. Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization.
You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in Botswana. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified.
Contract award can only be made to a contractor who is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Registration in the US System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at the help tab of https://www.sam.gov and the Federal Service Desk: www.fsd.gov. (The FSD is a free technical support service desk for user assistance.)
Solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.
The Contract Specialist for the administration of this contract is Mr. Walker, email walkerak@state.gov.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance for Locally Employed Staff for the U. S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana | Award Notice | |
| Health Insurance for Locally Employed Staff for the U. S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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