Provision of Health Insurance for the Local Employees of the United States of America in Namibia
ID: 19WA8026R0002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

PSC

SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS (G007)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/38998790755b40fab4e9d4ee93950773/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for the provision of health insurance services for local employees of the United States Government in Namibia, specifically through the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek. The contract will cover health insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, with a base performance period starting in April 2026 and four optional one-year extensions. This contract is crucial for ensuring comprehensive health coverage, including hospitalization, emergency services, outpatient care, and prescription drugs, while also detailing specific coverage limits and administrative responsibilities. Interested contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can direct inquiries to David Newton or Hilya Shikongo at the provided contact information. The total duration of the contract, including all options, will not exceed five years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Newton
    264612025257
    whkproc@state.gov
    Hilya Shikongo
    264612025016
    whkproc@state.gov
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    Cover Page - 19WA8026R0002 - Provision of Health Insurance for the Local Employees of the United States of America in Namibia.pdf
    RFQ - 19WA8026R0002 - Provision of Health Insurance for the Local Employees of the United States of America in Namibia.pdf
    This government contract outlines the provision of health insurance services to U.S. Government employees and their dependents in Namibia, with a base period starting April 2026 and four one-year options. The contract is a fixed-price, requirements-type agreement with economic price adjustment provisions based on experience and changes in host government laws. It details extensive health benefits, including hospitalization, emergency services, outpatient care, prescription drugs, and catastrophic coverage, with specific minimum coverage percentages and annual/lifetime limits for certain services like dental and optical care. The U.S. Government is not responsible for Value Added Tax (VAT) and will not reimburse the Contractor for it. Pricing tables are provided for various categories of employees and dependents, with estimated numbers for self, self-plus-one, and family plans. Certain individuals, such as ORE staff, Embassy Association employees, retirees, and extended family members, are covered under riders, with the responsibility for premium payments falling to the individual or their respective entities, not the U.S. Government. The contract also specifies administrative retention amounts that are fixed and not subject to adjustment. It includes clauses for ordering procedures, contractor responsibilities in claims handling, monthly reporting requirements, and various FAR and DOSAR clauses incorporated by reference or in full text, covering aspects like inspection, payment, and contract administration. The total duration of the contract, including all options, will not exceed 60 months or 5 years.
    SF33 - 19WA8026R0002 - Provision of Health Insurance for the Local Employees of the United States of America in Namibia.pdf
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