Death in Service Insurance Cover
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State, via the U.S. Embassy London, is seeking a Firm Fixed-Price contract for Death in Service Life Insurance Cover. This policy will provide coverage for Locally Employed (LE) staff and Official Residence Expenditure (ORE) staff across the United Kingdom, including London, Belfast, and Edinburgh. Proposals are due February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide life insurance coverage for eligible employees up to age 75. Key requirements include:
- Benefit Amount: 3.5 times the employee's pensionable salary.
- Coverage: Natural or accidental death benefits paid in GBP (£).
- Eligibility: Full-time, part-time, and WAE staff under the Local Compensation Plan, plus ORE staff.
- Exclusions: No coverage for dependents or deaths caused by war (excluding terrorist attacks).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Duration: One year (April 6, 2026 – April 5, 2027).
- Set-Aside: None (Open to all responsible UK-licensed insurers/brokers).
- Questions Due: February 13, 2026, 17:00 GMT.
- Proposals Due: February 26, 2026, 17:00 GMT.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Vendors must be responsible contractors possessing all required UK licenses and certifications to offer employee life insurance to UK citizens and residents.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to proposal submittal. Electronic submissions and inquiries should be directed to Procurement_Box2@state.gov.