Health Insurance Synopsis
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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 Department of State, U.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone, is preparing a pre-solicitation for Health Insurance Services for its locally hired employees. This requirement, under proposed solicitation number 19SL2026R0001, aims to provide medical insurance for approximately 209 employees and 591 eligible dependents. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price type, with an anticipated performance period of a 12-month base and four one-year option periods. The solicitation is expected to be issued in March 2026.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive medical insurance services to locally hired employees and their eligible dependents of the U.S. Mission Sierra Leone. Services will be performed at the U.S. Embassy Freetown, Southridge Hill Station, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Estimated coverage includes 209 employees and 591 dependents, though these quantities are subject to change.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 19SL2026R0001
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Performance Period: One 12-month base period plus four one-year option periods.
- NAICS Code: 524114 - Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
- PSC: G007 - Government Health Insurance Programs
- Financial Proposals: Must be submitted in Sierra Leone Leones.
Submission & Evaluation
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: March 2026 on SAM.gov.
- Anticipated Closing Date: April 27, 2026 (Note: This is an estimated date; refer to the final RFP for the actual firm date).
- Submission Method: Electronic responses will be accepted.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. The Government reserves the right to award based on initial offers without discussions.
- Eligibility: All responsible offerors are encouraged to submit. SAM.gov registration is mandatory prior to contract award (FAR 52.204-7).
Points of Contact
- Primary: Rose Weckenmann, Contracting Officer, weckenmannrm@state.gov, +23299105500