Medical Health Plan Services – LES GMC Health Insurance Services
ID: 19NG6025R0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

PSC

SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS (G007)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ed17f7da1eab442e87c322fd9fcf84f7/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 1, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger, is soliciting proposals for medical health plan services to provide health insurance coverage for locally employed staff. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive health insurance that meets minimum benefit levels, including hospitalization and preventive care, while ensuring confidentiality and efficient claims processing. This initiative underscores the U.S. Government's commitment to delivering essential health services to its employees abroad. Proposals are due by May 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., following a pre-proposal conference scheduled for April 9, 2025. Interested parties should contact James Johnsen at JohnsenJL@state.gov or +227 20 72 26 61/64 X4028 for further information.

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Presolicitation Notice LE HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICE 2025-03-10.docx
Mar 12, 2025, 2:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Embassy in Niger is preparing to issue a Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the procurement of Medical Health Plan Services under solicitation number 19NG6025R0001. This opportunity falls within the classification of social government health insurance programs and aligns with the NAICS code for direct health and medical insurance carriers. The solicitation will be released on the SAM.gov website, and interested parties are encouraged to register in the System for Award Management prior to submitting proposals. The contract will likely span a base year plus four optional years, with the possibility of awarding based on initial offers without discussions. A pre-quotation conference will be scheduled, details forthcoming in the final solicitation. Electronic submissions of proposals are accepted, albeit with a size limit of 358,400 Kbps for emails. Performance will occur at the U.S. Embassy location in Niamey, Niger, and the document underscores compliance with specified tax provisions on foreign procurements. The archive policy requires automatic retention for one year. Overall, this notice sets the stage for forthcoming proposals in a key health services contract for the embassy.
SS-Insurance Global Medical Coverage only_UCF Niamey FY2025.doc
Mar 31, 2025, 2:04 PM UTC
The U.S. Embassy in Niamey has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for health insurance coverage of locally employed staff. Proposals are encouraged to include off-the-shelf plans that comply with minimum benefit requirements. The contract will be awarded to the qualified bidder providing the lowest acceptable offer, potentially without discussion. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 9, 2025, with all proposals due by May 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The proposal must be submitted in English and include specified forms such as SF-33 and proof of SAM registration. The contract includes comprehensive health insurance services covering a range of benefits from hospitalization to preventive care, with specified minimum coverage levels. Additionally, the contractor must maintain confidentiality regarding personal employee data and establish efficient claims processing procedures. The contract period is set for one year, with four one-year renewal options. Payment processes and specific administrative procedures are detailed. This initiative reflects the U.S. Government's commitment to providing necessary health services for its employees abroad, ensuring compliance and quality standards are upheld throughout the procurement process.
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