HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES SOLICITATION
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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, is soliciting proposals for Health Insurance Services for its locally hired employees and their eligible dependents in Sierra Leone. This requirement covers approximately 300 employees and 1,200 dependents, with an anticipated contract duration of one base year and four one-year option periods. 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 be delivered in accordance with Section C of the Solicitation. The estimated coverage is for approximately 300 employees and 1,200 dependents.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation for Health Insurance Services
- Duration: One base year with four one-year option periods, at the Government's discretion.
- Set-Aside: None specified; all responsible sources may submit an offer. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of submittal.
- Product Service Code (PSC): G007 - Government Health Insurance Programs
- NAICS Code: 524114 - Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
- Place of Performance: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Key Dates & Submission
- Pre-Proposal Conference: An amended pre-proposal conference will be held on April 23, 2026, at 3 PM (Local Time). Participants can join online or in person at the Embassy. To attend, contact contractfreetown@state.gov by April 21.
- Proposals Due: May 18, 2026, at 4 PM.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to ContractFreetown@state.gov.
- File Format: MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf).
- File Size Limit: 30MB per email; separate emails are required for larger files.
- Language: The solicitation package is available only in English.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Rose Weckenmann, Contracting Officer (weckenmannrm@state.gov, 23299105500)
- Secondary: Mohamed Amara, Procurement Contract Assistant (amaram@state.gov, 23299105000)