U.S. Embassy Iraq LES Global Medical Coverage (GMC) Health Insurance Services
SOL #: 19RC1126R0002Award Notice
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
REGIONAL SUPPORT CENTER – AMMAN
Washington, DC, 20520, United States
Place of Performance
Baghdad, IQ-BG, Iraq
NAICS
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)
PSC
Government Health Insurance Programs (G007)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Dec 7, 2025
2
Last Updated
Jun 10, 2026
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, through the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, is soliciting proposals (RFP 19RC1126R0002) for Global Medical Coverage (GMC) Health Insurance Services for its locally employed staff and their dependents in Baghdad, Iraq. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with economic price adjustment requirements and multiple option years. Proposals are due February 08, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for off-the-shelf health insurance plans that meet specified minimum benefit levels. Key deliverables include:
- Providing comprehensive health insurance coverage for U.S. Mission Iraq locally employed staff and their eligible dependents.
- Submitting a detailed brochure of benefits in English, Arabic, and Kurdish.
- Demonstrating current licensing, certification, or accreditation by the government of Iraq or another government to provide health insurance services.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price with economic price adjustment requirements.
- Period of Performance: A one-year base period, with four one-year option periods, and an additional option to extend services for six months.
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside is mentioned for this opportunity.
- Place of Performance: Baghdad, Iraq.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: February 08, 2026, at 16:00 Amman local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically to
RSU-Amman-Contracts@state.gov. - Format: MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF. Submissions exceeding 30MB must be split into multiple emails. All proposals must be in English.
- Required Documents: SF-33, Section B (Pricing Schedule), Section K (Representations and Certifications), IRS Form W-14, and proof of System for Award Management (SAM) registration.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on technical acceptability, price, and responsibility determination. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror.
Additional Notes
- Questions Due: January 21, 2026, at 16:00 Amman local time.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM at the time of proposal submission.
- Payments are subject to a 2% excise tax (26 U.S.C. 5000C) unless an exemption applies. The U.S. Embassy holds a tax exemption certificate, and VAT will not be reimbursed.
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