HEALTH INSURANCE FOR LOCAL EMPLOYEES IN SPAIN
ID: 19SP5026R0001QAsType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

PSC

SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS (G007)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a1234b29ba1b468cae2a33b57b9bfd8d/view
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    Description

    The Department of State, through the US Embassy in Madrid, is seeking proposals for health insurance services for local employees in Spain. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for U.S. Mission Spain employees, their spouses, and children, with the government covering 100% of the premiums, while employee contributions will be deducted from payroll. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring the well-being of embassy staff and their families, as they are geographically dispersed across various cities in Spain. Interested contractors must comply with specific solicitation requirements, including registration in SAM.gov, and can direct inquiries to Jerad S. Tietz at tietzjs@state.gov or Maria Jose Moyano at moyanomx@state.gov, with proposals due by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jerad S. Tietz
    34915872161
    tietzjs@state.gov
    Maria Jose Moyano
    34915872219
    moyanomx@state.gov
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    Questions and Answers solicitation 19SP5026R0001.pdf
    This document addresses key questions regarding Solicitation 19SP5026R0001, focusing on health insurance provisions for U.S. Mission Spain employees. It clarifies that offerors can propose varying premium prices for different option years and retirees, but premiums for employees over 65 must align with specified sections. The Government will cover 100% of premiums for employees, spouses, and children, with employee shares collected via payroll deduction. Administrative retention amounts are not subject to price adjustment. Embassy employees and dependents are geographically dispersed across multiple Spanish cities. The solicitation outlines conditions for premium adjustments and the option to extend services for a maximum of six months, with premiums based on the fourth option year. It specifies exclusions for expenses reimbursed by host country medical programs or workers' compensation. Proposals must comply with Section C, with explanations required for any local law-based deviations. Contractors must include mandatory insurance compensation tax and be registered in SAM.gov.
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