HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES SOLICITATION
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, US Embassy Freetown, has issued a Solicitation for Health Insurance Services for its locally hired employees and their eligible dependents in Sierra Leone. This requirement covers an estimated 300 employees and 1,200 dependents. Proposals are due May 18, 2026, at 4 PM.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive medical insurance services to locally hired employees of the United States Embassy in Sierra Leone and their eligible dependents. Services must adhere to Section C of the Solicitation. The estimated coverage includes approximately 300 employees and 1,200 eligible dependents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Duration: One-year base period with four one-year option periods at the Government's discretion.
- Set-Aside: None specified; all responsible sources may submit an offer.
- Published: April 8, 2026
- Closing Response Date for Information: April 14, 2026 (Contact ContractFreetown@state.gov)
- Pre-Proposal Conference: April 16, 2026, at 3 PM at the U.S. Embassy Freetown.
- Proposals Due: May 18, 2026, at 4 PM.
Submission & Eligibility
Proposals must be submitted electronically to ContractFreetown@state.gov. Acceptable file formats include MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF), with a 30MB per email file size limit. Offerors must be registered in SAM (www.sams.gov) at the time of offer submittal. The solicitation package is available in English.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Rose M. Weckenmann, Contracting Officer (weckenmannrm@state.gov)
- Secondary: Mohamed Amara, Procurement Contract Assistant (amaram@state.gov)