U. S. Embassy Iraq LES Global Medical Coverage (GMC) Health Insurance Services

The U.S. Department of State is soliciting proposals for Global Medical Coverage (GMC) health insurance services for locally employed staff at U.S. Mission Iraq locations in Baghdad and Erbil. The solicitation, numbered 19RC1126R0002, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage meeting specified minimum benefit levels, including 100% hospitalization and emergency coverage, 80% outpatient services, prescription drugs, preventive care, dental, optical, hearing aid, and mental health services with an annual maximum benefit of $59,000 per individual. Offerors must be licensed or certified to provide health insurance in Iraq, and non-authorized insurance companies may perform through subcontracting with an authorized Iraqi insurance company. The contractor will be evaluated based on technical narrative addressing management approach and past performance, pricing submitted in U.S. dollars on a bi-weekly basis for each coverage category, and compliance with FAR Part 12 and Part 15 requirements. Proposals are due February 8, 2026, at 16:00 Amman local time, and this amendment, issued January 26, 2026, incorporates questions and answers and clarifies service locations in Baghdad and Erbil.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside for any specific business category. The contract will cover approximately 1,321 employees across multiple enrollment categories (107 self-only, 62 self-plus-one, and 344 family coverage), though current enrollment references approximately 513 eligible employees. The initial contract period is one year from award with four one-year renewal options plus a potential six-month extension, and pricing must be submitted for all base and option years. The contractor must maintain claims processing within two weeks of submission and provide monthly reports, and must obtain Defense Base Act insurance as required. Performance will take place in Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq, with services to be delivered to U.S. Mission Iraq personnel.