Life Insurance for Locally Employed Staff, U. S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking a life insurance provider for Locally Employed Staff at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey through an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). The Regional Procurement Support Office at the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt will administer the solicitation, which is planned for release in February 2025 and will be posted on SAM.gov. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement covering one base year and four option years, with all documentation and communication to be conducted exclusively in English. Potential offerors must be registered in the U.S. System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award, and all proposals will be subject to federal procurement laws and regulations. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist Ms. Jenina Dosch, who can be reached at DoschJK@state.gov.

This procurement falls under the Direct Life Insurance Carriers (NAICS 524113) and Social-Government Life Insurance Programs (PSC G006) categories, indicating a specialized insurance service for government employees. No specific set-aside designations have been mentioned, suggesting the competition will be open to all qualified providers. While the precise award value is not specified in the pre-solicitation notice, the multi-year IDIQ structure suggests potential for significant ongoing contract value. The solicitation number 19GE5025R0029 has been assigned, with proposals due by February 28, 2025. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation package when it becomes available, paying close attention to the registration requirements and compliance with U.S. federal procurement standards.