Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Local Employee Health 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. Department of State, US Embassy Bangkok, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to award a sole-source contract to Dhipaya Insurance Public Company Limited. This contract is for health insurance services for local staff employees at the U.S. Mission Thailand, serving as a one-year interim measure to prevent a lapse in coverage.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose is to provide essential health insurance services for approximately 1,300 local staff employees and 1,300 dependents at the U.S. Embassy Bangkok. This interim contract ensures continuous coverage while the agency prepares for a fully competed solicitation.
Contract Details
- Type: Fixed-price, requirements-type contract.
- Duration: April 26, 2026, to April 25, 2027 (one-year interim period).
- Authority: Justified under FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency).
- Product Service Code: G007 (Government Health Insurance Programs).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a sole-source justification and not an open competition. Therefore, no set-aside designation applies, and proposals are not being solicited.
Additional Notes
The decision for a sole-source award was driven by challenges in conducting market research and time constraints resulting from a government shutdown. The agency plans to issue a new, fully competed solicitation for a base year and four option years in 2026. Furthermore, the U.S. Embassy Bangkok intends to conduct an industry day and engage with providers earlier for future procurements to foster increased competition.
Contact Information
- Primary: Ramon Menendez-Carreira (BangkokGSOProcurement@state.gov)
- Secondary: Jitrada Pholprasertkul (Jitrada@state.gov)