Health Insurance for Locally Employed Staff of U.S. Embassy Lilongwe, Malawi
ID: 19M16025Q0014Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

PSC

SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS (G007)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/02bf126ac26a4621a43693fca25895df/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals to provide health insurance for locally employed staff at the U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe, Malawi, as outlined in the amendment to solicitation number 19M16025Q0014. This amendment includes updates to solicitation provisions and FAR clauses, requiring vendors to submit detailed company information, including legal business name, address, contact details, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), among other identifiers. The health insurance services are crucial for ensuring the well-being of embassy staff, reflecting the U.S. government's commitment to supporting its employees abroad. Interested vendors should contact Tsionawit Tefera at the U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Procurement Office via email at LilongweGSOProcurement@State.gov or by phone at +265881036728 for further details and to access the solicitation amendment document.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mark Palermo, U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Procurement Office
    265888760176
    LilongweGSOProcurement@State.gov
    Craig Anderson, U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Procurement Office
    LilongweGSOProcurement@State.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Emb_Lilongwe_LES_Health_Insurance_RFP_2_Jul_2025.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe, Malawi, issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide health insurance for approximately 235 Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff). The RFP outlines comprehensive minimum coverage requirements that bidders must meet while encouraging proposals for off-the-shelf insurance products, including the option for additional riders. The Embassy plans to award the contract to the lowest-priced, responsible offeror without discussions, although may engage in discussions if necessary. Proposals are due by August 5, 2025, and must be submitted electronically, adhering to specified formatting guidelines. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 17, 2025, to address questions from prospective bidders. The document details specific eligibility criteria for coverage, including eligibility limits for dependents and the responsibilities of the contractor regarding medical claims management. It establishes a fixed-price contract model, with defined minimum and maximum order limits, ensuring accountability in service delivery. This RFP reflects the U.S. Government's procurement practices, emphasizing transparency, competitive pricing, and compliance with local regulations, thereby demonstrating ongoing investments in employee welfare abroad.
    Solicitation Amendment - Provision of health Insurance.pdf
    This amendment updates solicitation provisions and FAR clauses related to offeror and contractor identification, specifically adding FAR 52.204-90 (Offeror Identification) and FAR 52.204-91 (Contractor Identification). Vendors must submit detailed company information, including legal business name, address, contact details, date started, number of employees, CEO, line of business, and headquarters information. This also includes Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and NCAGE code if not already provided. Offerors without an active SAM registration must complete specific paragraphs regarding TIN and CAGE code. The amendment defines key terms like CAGE code, common parent, highest-level owner, immediate owner, predecessor, TIN, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). It outlines requirements for obtaining and maintaining UEIs and CAGE codes, emphasizing the need for contractors to ensure these identifiers remain current throughout the contract life and to communicate any changes to the Contracting Officer within 30 days.
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