U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau - Group Life Insurance Services to Local Engaged Staffs
ID: 19HK3025R0002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN EMBASSY HONG KONGWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Direct Life Insurance Carriers (524113)

PSC

SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAMS (G006)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2b58ccb9c1474574a03b2b78a4bb48ed/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau is seeking proposals for Group Life Insurance Services for its local engaged staff. The contract will cover comprehensive life insurance services, including basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and total and permanent disability benefits, specifically for full-time and part-time local employees, excluding temporary appointments and contractors. This procurement is crucial for ensuring adequate life insurance coverage for U.S. government employees abroad, adhering to local compensation practices while promoting a competitive bidding process. Interested offerors must submit their proposals electronically by January 6, 2025, and are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal conference on December 16, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Yvonne M Waters at watersym@state.gov or Maria Chiu at chiums@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Yvonne M Waters
    85228412188
    85228451598
    watersym@state.gov
    Maria Chiu
    85228412260
    85228451598
    chiums@state.gov
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    First Set Questions_19HK3025R0002 Solicitation Group Life Insurance for LE staff- SAM gov.docx
    The document outlines a solicitation from the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau regarding Group Life Insurance Services for U.S. government employees. It addresses questions posed by potential offerors concerning the solicitation details. Key inquiries included clarifications on payroll amounts for insurance calculations, employee salary and age data, the expected start date of the insurance plan, and the availability of conference materials for those unable to attend the information session. Responses confirm the biweekly payroll figures, direct offerors to a section for detailed employee information, and state the plan's commencement date as February 1, 2025. Additionally, it mentions that any relevant information will be accessible on SAM.gov. The overall purpose of this document is to facilitate the bidding process for insurance services by providing essential clarifications and guidance to potential bidders, ensuring a transparent procurement procedure in compliance with federal regulations.
    HK Covering Letter _Group Life Insurance 19HK3025R0002 Dec 5 2024.pdf
    The Consulate General of the United States in Hong Kong is soliciting proposals for group life insurance services for local employees. Companies are encouraged to submit off-the-shelf plans that at least meet the specified minimum benefit levels. The government intends to award the contract to the responsible offeror with an acceptable proposal at the lowest price, possibly without discussions unless needed. A pre-proposal conference call is scheduled for December 16, 2024, to allow prospective offerors to discuss the RFP. Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 6, 2025, and should comply with specific formatting requirements, including document types and size restrictions. Essential documents to submit include SF-33, Pricing Schedule, Representations and Certifications, IRS Form W-14 for compliance, and proof of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Failure to register may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsible. This solicitation emphasizes compliance and organizational requirements, aiming to procure life insurance coverage for U.S. government employees in Hong Kong effectively.
    Solicitation Document Group Life Insurance 19HK3025R0002 Dec 5 2024.pdf
    The document is a solicitation for a Group Life Insurance contract for local employees (LE staff) at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong, identified as Solicitation Number 19HK3025R0002. Released on December 5, 2024, this Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks offers to provide comprehensive life insurance services, which include basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and total and permanent disability benefits. The intended contract type is a fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment clauses based on the calculated premium rates per employee. The insurance will cover full-time and part-time LE staff employed within the geographic boundaries of Hong Kong, while excluding temporary appointments and contractors. The document outlines the specific benefits, conditions for payment, eligibility criteria, and procedures for submitting claims. Additionally, it incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and emphasizes compliance with local laws and procurement standards. Overall, this RFP indicates a structured approach to ensuring adequate life insurance for consulate employees, adhering to local compensation practices while facilitating a competitive bidding process from qualified insurance providers, reinforcing the U.S. government's commitment to supporting its workforce abroad.
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