REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR OFF THE SHELF GLOBAL MEDICAL COVERAGE
ID: 19ML2025N0088Type: Sources Sought
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY BAMAKOWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

PSC

SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS (G007)
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, is seeking information from insurance companies capable of providing an off-the-shelf health insurance coverage plan. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to contract for services. The health insurance coverage is crucial for supporting the well-being of personnel stationed in Mali, ensuring they have access to necessary medical services. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses via email to BamakoGSOProcurement@state.gov by April 30, 2025, at 16:00 local time, as the U.S. Government will not cover any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.

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