Life and Disability Insurance Services
ID: 19BC4026Q0004Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Specialty Trade Contractors (2389)

PSC

SPACE VEHICLES (1555)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3a34b24f6f3f45d683139ef5f52a4e70/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana, is seeking a contractor to provide Group Life Insurance services for approximately 186 employees of the U.S. Government. The procurement includes a base year with one optional year, and the contract will be fixed-price with economic price adjustment requirements. This service is crucial for ensuring the welfare and security of embassy staff, reflecting the U.S. Government's commitment to employee benefits. Interested parties should prepare to submit electronic offers, not exceeding 2MB, to the primary contact, Brett C. Rose, at RoseBC@state.gov, with the full solicitation expected to be available on www.SAM.gov, and the inactive policy date set for April 30, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brett Rose
    (267) 373-2356
    (267) 395-3951
    rosebc@state.gov
    Leonard Thebe
    (267) 373-2356
    (267) 395-3951
    Thebel@state.gov
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    2026 - LE Staff Group Life and Disability Cover Pre-Solicitation.pdf
    The US Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana, is seeking a contractor to provide Group Life Insurance services for its employees. This pre-solicitation notice, identified as 19BC4026Q0004, indicates a requirement for a base year with one one-year option period. The contract will be a fixed-price, economic price adjustment requirements type. A pre-quotation conference is planned, with details to follow in the full solicitation. Interested parties can submit electronic offers, not exceeding 2MB per email, to the primary point of contact, Brett C Rose, Contracting Officer, at RoseBC@state.gov. The full solicitation will be launched on www.SAM.gov, and the inactive policy date is April 30, 2026.
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