Health Insurance Services
ID: 19BK8025R0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

PSC

SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS (G007)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/500aeae5cfc249d1872732711f382bf1/view
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    The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is seeking proposals for health insurance services for its Locally Employed Staff (LES) and their eligible dependents through Request for Proposals (RFP) number 19BK8025R0001. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive health insurance coverage that meets specific minimum benefit levels, including 100% coverage for hospitalization and emergency services, with proposals evaluated based on the lowest acceptable price. This initiative underscores the importance of providing adequate health insurance solutions for embassy employees while ensuring compliance with local laws and quality assurance protocols. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by March 4, 2025, and are encouraged to participate in a pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 18, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Daniel J. O'Rourke at ORourkeDJ@state.gov or Nedim Kapetanovic at KapetanovicN@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Daniel J. O'Rourke, Foreign Service Officer
    38733704319
    38733704429
    ORourkeDJ@state.gov
    Nedim Kapetanovic, Procurement Agent
    38733704381
    38733704429
    KapetanovicN@state.gov
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    19BK8025R0001_Section_II_TAB_A_RFP_HealthInsurance_31Jan2025.pdf
    The Embassy of the United States of America in Sarajevo has released Request for Proposals (RFP) number 19BK8025R0001 for locally employed staff and eligible dependents' health insurance coverage. The solicitation invites proposals for insurance plans that meet specific minimum benefit levels, with the contract to be awarded based on the lowest acceptable price. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for February 18, 2025, and proposals must be submitted by March 4, 2025, in either sealed format or electronically, with detailed requirements outlined, including necessary forms and proof of SAM registration. The document details the contract stipulations, covering premium rates based on employee categories (self, self plus one, family) and outlining coverage benefits, exclusions, and the administrative processes for claims. Key benefits include 100% coverage for hospitalization and emergency services, with specifics on outpatient services, prescription drugs, and mental health care. The government emphasizes adherence to local laws, the necessity for contractors to register with relevant local authorities, and maintains a strict quality assurance protocol for service delivery. This RFP demonstrates the government’s initiative to secure comprehensive health insurance solutions for its employees while ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
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