Life Insurance for Locally Employed Staff, U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey
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, ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT, has published an award notice for Life Insurance for Locally Employed Staff at the U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey. The award was made to a Turkey-based offeror under a purchase exception.
Scope of Work
Provision of life insurance services for locally employed staff at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: None specified. The original solicitation was subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. However, an exception under FAR 25.403(c) was applied to award to a Turkey-based offeror due to insufficient offers from U.S. or designated countries.
- Published: January 23, 2026
Evaluation
Award was made to a Turkey-based offeror after determining that offers from U.S. or designated countries were insufficient to meet the Government's requirements. The selected offer was deemed acceptable and satisfied the requirements, leading to the application of the purchase exception at FAR 25.403(c).
Additional Notes
For further information, contact Jenina Dosch at DoschJK@state.gov.