Portuguese Civilian Employee Insurance Coverage
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA448626Q0008
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 524126 Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
- Place of performance
- Praia Da Vitoria Azores 9760- Portugal
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, 65th Contracting Flight at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, issued a Special Notice on May 14, 2026, soliciting industry feedback on a draft solicitation and Performance Work Statement for Portuguese Civilian Employee Insurance Coverage, with feedback due May 28, 2026; this is an unrestricted procurement, not a formal solicitation and does not commit the government to award.
The contractor will provide comprehensive insurance coverage for Portuguese civilian employees of United States Forces Azores, including personnel from both Appropriated Fund and Non-Appropriated Fund activities. Coverage includes job-related accidents and injuries, unexpected illnesses during Temporary Duty status, medical appointments and exams, and transportation and travel expenses. The contractor assumes total liability for all covered incidents and is responsible for initial treatment, follow-up care, medical certifications, and reimbursement of all associated expenses within 30 days of proof.
The Performance Work Statement requires the contractor to maintain a Quality Control Plan addressing quality standards, organizational structure, critical care procedures, customer complaint channels, and GDPR compliance. The contractor must designate a primary and alternate contract manager and an incident point of contact with full English language capability or translation services at no additional cost, and be available Monday through Friday 0800–1700 hours with one-hour response time during business hours and three-hour response time after hours.
The upcoming solicitation number is FA448626Q0008, with an expected offer due date of July 31, 2026. The contract term runs from October 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods and a potential six-month extension through January 2031. A proposal conference is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 1400 hours local time.
Notice text
DRAFT SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PORTUGUESE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGE
Title: Portuguese Civilian Employee Insurance Coverage
Upcoming Solicitation Number: FA448626Q0008
Agency/Office: Department of the Air Force, 65th Contracting Flight
Location: Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal
Notice Type: Special Notice / Draft Solicitation and PWS for Feedback
Classification Codes:
- NAICS Code: 524126 - Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
- Product Service Code (PSC): G009 - Social – Non-Government Insurance Programs
Set-Aside: Unrestricted
1. Description of Requirement
The 65th Contracting Flight, at Lajes Field, Portugal, is seeking industry feedback on a draft solicitation and Performance Work Statement (PWS), for Portuguese Civilian Employee Insurance Coverage. The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and services to furnish comprehensive insurance coverage as required by Portuguese law and the attached PWS.
This includes, but is not limited to, coverage for:
- Job-related accidents and injuries.
- Accidents, injuries, or unexpected illnesses for employees in a Temporary Duty (TDY) status.
The contractor will assume total liability for these events for all Portuguese civilian employees of the United States Forces Azores (USFORAZORES), including those from both Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) activities.
2. Purpose of this Notice
This is a special notice. The purpose is to seek industry feedback on the attached draft solicitation and PWS documents, and to provide early awareness of an upcoming requirement prior to the final Request for Quote (RFQ) release. This is not a formal solicitation and does not commit the U.S. Government to award a contract.
3. Submission Instructions & Deadline
Interested vendors are invited to review the attached draft solicitation and PWS documents, and submit any questions, feedback, or comments.
- Submit to: Andrea A. Silva, Contracting Officer
- Email: andrea.silva.1.pt@us.af.mil
- Deadline: All feedback must be received no later than 28 May 2026, 14:00 UTC-1.
4. Attachments
- DRAFT Solicitation - FA448626Q0008
- DRAFT Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement 14 May 26
5. Point of Contact
Andrea A. Silva
Contracting Officer
Email: andrea.silva.1.pt@us.af.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement 14 May 26.pdf | ||
| DRAFT Solicitation - FA448626Q0008.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Civilian Employee Insurance Coverage | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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