Pre solicitation health insurance_19NP4026R0004

SOL #: 19NP4026R0004Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

U.S. EMBASSY KATHMANDU

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Kathmandu, NP-BA, Nepal

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

PSC

Government Health Insurance Programs (G007)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2cc1334a75e942a999dc115cd02e21be/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 17, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 6, 2026, 11:15 AM

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

This is a Presolicitation Notice from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, announcing the intent to solicit offers for LE Staff Health Insurance Services in Kathmandu, Nepal. The services will be procured on a firm-fixed-price basis. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued in the first week of March 2026.

Scope of Work

The successful contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive health insurance services to all Locally Employed (LE) Staff at the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu. The services are required to accomplish all tasks as outlined in the forthcoming contract.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
Product Service Code: G007 (Government Health Insurance Programs)
Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
Anticipated Performance Period: One base year with four one-year option periods.
Solicitation Release: Planned for the first week of March 2026.
Response Date: The response date mentioned in this synopsis (April 6, 2026) is not firm; the actual response date will be specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Published Date: February 17, 2026

Eligibility & Set-Aside

Set-Aside: Not specified in this notice.
All responsible sources are invited to submit an offer for consideration once the solicitation is released.

Additional Notes

This notice serves as an announcement of intent and the solicitation is not yet ready for issuance. The full solicitation will be made available via https://fbohome.sam.gov/.