Health and Life Insurance for U.S Embassy Employees and their Dependents in Doha, Qatar 19QA1024R0014
ID: AmendmentA003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY DOHAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers (52411)

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4a0eb7b7c9c145d9bfb327cb18a0d0c8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for health and life insurance services for employees and their dependents at the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar, under solicitation number 19QA1024R0014. The contract will cover a base year with four option years, requiring bidders to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including specific benefits such as funeral benefits, and to comply with federal regulations regarding claims processing and anti-discrimination laws. Interested contractors should note that the deadline for proposal submissions has been revised to March 3, 2025, and must ensure their proposals account for a 2% excise tax on premiums, along with detailed census lists and claims data. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Vincent Fellone at FelloneVC@state.gov or Firas Bashir at BashirFT@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vincent Fellone
    0097444966042
    FelloneVC@state.gov
    Firas Bashir
    0097444966042
    BashirFT@state.gov
    Files
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    Amendment 003 _ on RFP 19QA1024R0014.pdf
    The document presents an amendment to solicitation number 19QA1024R0014, primarily focused on updating key terms concerning a health insurance contract. The amendment changes the deadline for submission from March 10, 2025, to March 3, 2025. It revises specific sections related to bi-weekly retention amounts, group life insurance rates, and administrative retention amounts, providing clarity on contractor responsibilities regarding price adjustments. It also introduces new sections to include claims reports and detailed census lists for health and life insurance, ensuring compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. The purpose of these updates is to clarify contract obligations while maintaining the overall integrity and enforcement of the original terms. This amendment reflects the government's commitment to effective procurement management and adherence to current regulations, indicating a structured approach to managing contractor relationships and ensuring a fair offering process.
    Attachment No.1 - Questions & Answers.pdf
    The document contains a series of questions and answers regarding the RFP 19QA1024R0014 for health and life insurance services. It clarifies tax applicability, outlining that a 2% excise tax is required on premiums, and explains contract duration including a base year and four option years, emphasizing the need to calculate total costs adequately. It addresses minimum and maximum premium limits and a desired contract commencement date of March 21, 2025. The document also discusses specific coverages, benefit reservations, and data necessary for claims processing, indicating requirements for detailed census lists and claims data, which are necessary for policy setup. It highlights administrative mechanisms like premium pricing adjustments, outlines specific benefit requirements such as funeral benefits, and confirms the inclusion of claims data for ORE and EDAE employees. This comprehensive information serves as guidance for potential contractors to understand the RFP's essentials, contract specifics, and expectations for compliance with the outlined terms.
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