Global medical coverage for LES employees in US Embassy Podgorica, Montenegro
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. Embassy Podgorica, Montenegro is issuing a Presolicitation for Global Medical Coverage for Locally Employed Staff (LES) and their eligible dependents. This opportunity seeks health insurance plans meeting minimum benefit levels. The solicitation is not yet issued, but is anticipated to be released on SAM.gov. The contract will be a fixed-price with economic price adjustment requirements type contract with firm, fixed-price task orders. All responsible sources are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming solicitation.
Scope of Work
Provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for approximately 39 self-only personnel, 24 self-plus-one personnel, and 130 family personnel employed by the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro. Services will include plans that meet or exceed specified minimum benefit levels.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Contract Type: Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment Requirements Type Contract (Firm, Fixed-Price Task Orders)
- Anticipated Duration: One base year, with four one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Solicitation Response Date: June 22, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 16, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror who is a responsible contractor. The Government reserves the right to award based on initial offers without discussions.
Additional Notes
A pre-quotation conference is planned, with the date to be announced in the forthcoming solicitation. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to contract award (FAR provision 52.204-7). Electronic responses will be permitted. For inquiries, contact Karl Lohse or Sanela Tuzovic at PodgoricaSolicitations@state.gov.