TSIO Services for the U.S. Mission, Türkiye
ID: 19TU1525Q3000Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES (R431)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6d23c44e85024da3b89c2b6c6f9dcc9d/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, is soliciting proposals for Turkish Social Insurance Organization (TSIO) services to support the U.S. Mission in Türkiye. The contractor will be responsible for providing essential consultation and documentation for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring compliance with Turkish social security laws, including managing employee registrations, calculating social security premiums, and reporting work-related injuries. This fixed-price contract is set for one year, with the possibility of two extensions, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining legal and operational standards for U.S. personnel in Türkiye. Interested bidders must submit their quotations via email by November 8, 2024, and are encouraged to direct any inquiries to the procurement office by October 31, 2024, at Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov.

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    Ankara Procurement
    903122940000
    Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov
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    Cover Letter TSIO Services 25-Q-3000.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Turkish Social Insurance Organization (TSIO) services to all U.S. Mission Türkiye. Bidders must submit quotations via email by November 8, 2024, including a completed Standard Form 1449 and additional documentation. Required submissions include evidence of established business operations in Türkiye, past performance over the last three years, financial statements, and local tax registration. Offerors must detail their strategic plan for TSIO, including a work plan, necessary equipment, services quality assurance strategies, and proof of insurance. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory before proposal submission, and failure to register may result in disqualification. Queries related to the solicitation must be directed to the procurement email by October 31, 2024. This RFQ highlights the U.S. government's procurement process for essential service contracts, emphasizing compliance, capability assessment based on past performance, and local operational requirements. Sean Buckley, the Contracting Officer, oversees the solicitation process to ensure all proposals meet set standards and regulations.
    Pre-Solicitation Notification for TSIO Services.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Ankara has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for contracting services associated with the Turkish Social Insurance Organization (TSIO) for its mission in Türkiye. The solicitation number is PR12927035-19TU15-25-Q-3000, with the official issue date anticipated no earlier than October 15, 2024. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, labor, and overhead costs to complete the services satisfactorily. Payment will be made upon completion and proper invoicing. Interested parties are encouraged to submit offers, although the response date is not firmly established. The solicitation will be made available via beta.SAM.gov, with no physical copies sent. For inquiries, interested sources may contact the Acquisitions Office via email. This notice represents the preliminary step in the procurement process for the specified services pertinent to the U.S. Mission in Türkiye.
    RFQ TSIO Services 25-Q-3000.pdf
    The U.S. Mission in Türkiye is soliciting bids for Turkish Social Insurance Organization (TSIO) services under Solicitation No. 19TU15-25-Q-3000. This fixed-price contract aims to provide essential consultation and documentation for approximately 1,000 employees of the U.S. Embassy and related offices, ensuring compliance with Turkish social security laws. The contract duration is one year, with two optional extensions. Key responsibilities include calculating and preparing social security premiums, managing employee registrations or deregistrations, reporting work-related injuries, and providing consultancy on labor and tax regulations. The contractor must uphold service quality with a performance standard limiting complaints to four per month. The document details the framework of execution, including service delivery, monitoring, and contractor responsibilities, along with applicable federal regulations and clauses. The contractor will also deliver monthly performance reports summarizing activities. Overall, the solicitation outlines a structured process for securing support services that facilitate compliance with local social security requirements for the U.S. Mission's employees, thereby maintaining legal and operational standards in Türkiye.
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