Supplemental Dental Benefits
ID: 9523ZY-25-R-0001Type: Solicitation
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSIONCOMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSIONCOMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMWashington, DC, 20581, USA

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Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

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MEDICAL- DENTISTRY (Q503)
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    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking proposals for a contractor to administer and insure its supplemental dental insurance plan, covering approximately 700 employees across multiple locations including Washington, DC, New York, NY, Chicago, IL, and Kansas City, MO. The contract, identified as solicitation no. 9523ZY-25-R-0001, aims to provide comprehensive dental benefits in addition to existing federal health programs, with a performance period starting in January 2026 and extending for one year, with up to four additional option years. This initiative underscores the CFTC's commitment to employee welfare and retention through enhanced dental coverage. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by June 16, 2025, and can direct inquiries to William M. Roberson at wroberson@cftc.gov or by phone at 202-418-5367.

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    The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a “Dental Insurance Plan” aimed at providing dental benefits to its employees and eligible dependents. This contract, No. 9523ZY-25-R-0001, intends to secure a fixed-price agreement starting in 2026, building upon a dental insurance framework established in 2004. The contract encompasses administrative and insurance services, requiring compliance with the Affordable Care Act and HIPAA mandates. Proposals must detail administrative services, claims processing, network provision, and technology systems that ensure privacy and data security. A successful contractor will support approximately 667 employees across several locations and provide robust employee communication regarding benefits. Monthly enrollment reports and a comprehensive annual utilization report are required to monitor program efficiency. The RFP allows for a fair value assessment of proposals to ensure best outcomes for CFTC employees, stipulating a fair request for bid clarifications before the proposal due date on June 16, 2025. The filing reinforces the CFTC’s commitment to employee retention and welfare through comprehensive dental coverage.
    This document is an amendment to a solicitation from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), identified as solicitation no. 9523ZY25R0001. The main purpose of the amendment is to change the deadline for receiving questions related to the Request for Proposals (RFP). The newly established deadline is set for 9:00 a.m. local time in Washington, DC, on May 27, 2025. The document outlines procedures for contractors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment in their offers, which is critical for ensuring that submissions are not rejected due to failure to meet acknowledgment requirements. It also includes standard administrative details relevant to the contract modification process, specifying that all other terms remain unchanged unless explicitly amended. This amendment reflects the structured process surrounding government solicitations, aimed at ensuring clarity and compliance among potential offerors, and highlights the importance of timely communication in government contracting.
    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued Amendment 0002 to Request for Proposals (RFP) 9523ZY-25-R-0001, clarifying terms and conditions while eliminating specific security requirements related to systems security Authorization to Operate (ATO) previously mandated for contractors. The deadline for proposal submission remains June 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM (local Washington, DC time). The amendment features responses to contractor queries about eligibility, coverage for adults and children under orthodontia, union associations, and employee census data, clarifying that the prime contractor must meet financial rating requirements. Additionally, while the CFTC does not seek alternative proposals, it emphasizes evaluation based on conformity to desired plan specifications. The document includes instructions for proposal submissions, confidentiality agreements, and necessary attachments, ensuring potential contractors have clarity on requirements. Overall, the amendment streamlines the application process while accurately addressing contractor concerns, fostering transparency in the RFP process.
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), modifying the terms of a Request for Proposal (RFP) concerning a dental plan. The amendment clarifies that specific terms relating to a contractor's requirement for a systems security Authorization to Operate (ATO) as a Federal Government Contractor, along with the necessity of FedRamp Certification for cloud-hosted applications, have been removed from the proposal. Offerors are no longer required to address this item in their submissions. The document outlines necessary steps for contractors to acknowledge this amendment before the designated submission deadline to avoid rejection of their offers. The integrity of the remaining terms and conditions is affirmed as unchanged, continuing to ensure all parties remain aligned with the updated requirements imposed by this amendment. The context of this amendment reflects the federal government's approach to optimizing its procurement processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and security.
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