LES 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. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals for Locally Employed Staff Health Insurance coverage. This opportunity seeks a responsible company to provide comprehensive health insurance services for U.S. Government employees and their dependents in Rwanda. The award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Proposals are due by February 20th, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide health insurance services covering employees of the U.S. Government in Rwanda and their eligible dependents. This includes a wide range of medical services such as:
- Hospitalization and emergency services
- Ambulance services
- Outpatient services
- Obstetric and newborn care
- Pediatric services
- Prescription drugs
- Preventive and wellness services
- Hearing aids, optical care, and dental care
- Reproductive health, mental health, and substance abuse care. Specific coverage levels and limitations are detailed in Section C of the solicitation. The contractor must also provide a brochure listing health insurance benefits in both English and Kinyarwanda.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed Price with economic price adjustment requirements.
- Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year options to renew, plus an option for a 6-month extension.
- Payment: Will be made in Rwandan Francs.
- Set-Aside: Not specified.
- Pre-Proposal Conference: February 25th, 2026, at the U.S. Embassy Kigali. Contact
kigaligsoprocurementrequest@state.govfor entry arrangements. - Proposals Due: February 20th, 2026, East Africa Time.
- Published: February 4th, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically to kigaligsoprocurementrequest@state.gov. Submissions should be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, with individual file sizes not exceeding 30MB. If larger, submissions must be split into separate emails.
Required documents include SF-33, Section B (Pricing Schedule), Section K (Representations and Certifications), additional information as per Section L, and proof of SAM registration.
Evaluation will be based on a technical assessment and a price evaluation, with the award going to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror.
Eligibility & Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. This opportunity is open to responsible companies capable of providing the required services. Payments are subject to a 2% excise tax (26 U.S.C. 5000C) unless a waiver or exception applies. The U.S. Government will not reimburse for Value Added Tax (VAT).