Request for Information Regarding Health Insurance Coverage in Sierra Leone
ID: 19SL2025RFI0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

PSC

MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE (Q201)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3e1b8536f3f544aea16e2887a9cbc448/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from local insurance providers regarding health insurance services and industry best practices. The Embassy aims to understand the availability of health insurance plans that meet minimum benefit levels, standardize benefits, and comply with local mandates and Department of State policies. This RFI is part of market research and does not obligate the government to an acquisition; however, it is crucial for ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient claims processing for expatriate and corporate clients. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their company profiles, details on medical networks, plan designs, and pricing information to the primary contact, Rose Weckenmann, at weckenmannrm@state.gov, or the secondary contact, Mohamed Amara, at amaram@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rose Weckenmann
    23299905040
    weckenmannrm@state.gov
    Mohamed Amara
    23299105000
    amaram@state.gov
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    RFI 19SL2025RFI0001.docx
    The United States Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone, issued RFI No. 19SL2025RFI0001 to gather information from local insurance providers regarding health insurance services and industry best practices in Sierra Leone. This RFI is for market research only and does not obligate the government to an acquisition. The Embassy seeks input on health insurance plans that meet minimum benefit levels, standardize benefits, and adhere to local mandates and Department of State policies. Vendors are requested to provide company profiles, details on medical networks, plan designs, claims management, pricing, customer service, and references. The Embassy is particularly interested in technical capability for comprehensive coverage, network adequacy, efficient claims processing, competitive pricing, experience with expatriate/corporate clients, and support for both group and individual plans. The RFI also includes detailed desired abilities of an insurance provider and an appendix outlining core health insurance benefits, exclusions, and eligibility requirements for employees and dependents.
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