FY24-Expert Board Reviews 01
ID: FY24-Expert-Board-Reviews-01Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS: OTHER (G008)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bfc3f38aaa574604a080252817ebf766/view
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    Sources Sought Notice: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking potential sources for addition to the general pool of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) of Board approved entities with expertise as actuaries or in underwriting of insurance policies to serve as reviewers of policies for the Risk Management Agency (RMA) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The service is required in accordance with 7 USC CHAPTER 36, SUBCHAPTER I: FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE and 7 USC 1508: Crop insurance. The purpose is to determine the availability of sources within the private sector to conduct actuarial and underwriting activities required by the Federal Crop Insurance Act. Interested companies must provide the requested information, including company details, size, and qualification as an actuary or underwriter. The response must be submitted by September 30, 2024, at 6:00 am EST to Pedro.Arritola-Vazquez@usda.gov.

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    Pedro Arritola-Vazquez
    (720) 544-2886
    pedro.arritola-vazquez@usda.gov
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