The Department of State is seeking qualified contractors to provide Global Medical Coverage (GMC) health insurance services for Locally Employed Staff (LES) at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. The procurement aims to ensure comprehensive health insurance coverage, including hospitalization, emergency services, outpatient care, and specific caps for dental, optical, and hearing aid coverage, for employees working in Baghdad. This contract, identified as RFP number 19RC1126R0002, will be a firm fixed-price agreement with a base year and four one-year options, plus a six-month extension option, emphasizing the importance of compliance with local Iraqi laws and efficient claims processing. Proposals are due by February 8, 2026, at 16:00 Amman local time, and interested vendors should contact RSU Contracts at rsu-amman-contracts@state.gov for further details.

Iraq solicitation for LE Staff Global Medical Coverage Health Insurance 2026.pdf

The Embassy of the United States of America in Amman, Jordan, is soliciting proposals for health insurance services for U.S. Mission Iraq's locally employed staff. This Request for Proposals (RFP) number 19RC1126R0002, issued on January 7, 2026, is a FAR Part 12 and Part 15 acquisition, with proposals due by February 8, 2026, at 16:00 Amman local time. The contract will be a firm fixed-price with economic price adjustment requirements type, including a base year and four one-year options, plus a six-month option to extend services. Offerors must provide off-the-shelf plans meeting minimum benefit levels, including hospitalization, emergency services, outpatient care, and specific caps for dental, optical, and hearing aid coverage. Proposals must be submitted electronically in English and include SF-33, a pricing schedule, representations and certifications, IRS Form W-14, and proof of SAM Registration. The U.S. Government will not reimburse for VAT. The Contractor will be responsible for claims processing, reporting, and adherence to local Iraqi laws.

The Regional Support Unit (RSU) at the Embassy of the United States of America in Amman, Jordan has a requirement for a qualified contractor to provide Locally Employed Staff (LES) with GMC Health Insurance Coverage Services for LES staff at The Embassy of the United States in Iraq.

The estimated number of LES employees is 571 and the estimated number of independents is 750. For a total number of 1321 enrollees. Please note these are only estimated numbers.

The anticipated performance base period is for 12 months, with four one-year option periods, at the discretion of the U.S. government.

The Regional Support Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Amman plans to post solicitation # 19RC1126R0002 in www.sam.gov on or about December 22, 2025.  The approximate acquisition schedule is as follows:

This presolicitation will be posted for 15 days.  Once the solicitation announcement closes on sam.gov, the offerors will have 30 days to submit proposals.  All dates are subject to change and offerors will be notified by registering on https://www.sam.gov.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest price, technically acceptable proposal.

U.S. Embassy Iraq LES Global Medical Coverage (GMC) Health Insurance Services

The Regional Support Unit (RSU) at the Embassy of the United States of America in Amman, Jordan has a requirement for a qualified contractors to provide Locally Employed Staff (LES) with health insurance coverage for employees in **Iraq** .

Interested vendors should review all solicitation documents and attachments for complete details and ensure full compliance with the instructions provided.

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