Global Medical Coverage, Life and Disability Insurance
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 in Ottawa, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals for Global Medical Coverage, Life, and Disability Insurance for its Locally Employed Staff across Canada. This includes personnel in Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, and Halifax. This is Amendment P0001 to Solicitation 19CA5226R0001, which provides answers to questions and implements key changes to the original RFP. Proposals are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide comprehensive medical, life, and disability insurance coverage. Key updates introduced by Amendment P0001 include:
- Inclusion of the Canadian Dollar equivalent for the Orthodontia Maximum in Paragraph C.1.1.11 (USD $2,400 equivalent to CAD $3,315).
- An update to the Accidental Death Benefit in Paragraph D.1.1.2.a, adding an additional 12 times the monthly basic salary.
- Revised estimated quantities for Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) across Paragraphs B.6.1 through B.6.5, based on an amended methodology for Life Insurance and Disability Benefit rates. The effective date of coverage for the awarded contract is April 1, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFP)
- Product Service Code: G009 (Non Government Insurance Programs)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 04:00 PM ET (21:00:00Z)
- Published Date: January 27, 2026
- Amendment P0001 Posted: January 27, 2026
Submission Impact
Offerors are instructed to respond to the enclosed full version of the amended RFP, which supersedes the previously published RFP.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact the Contracting Officer via email at ContractsOttawa@state.gov or phone at 613-688-5250.