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Enclosed is a Request for proposal (RFP) for locally employed staff health insurance coverage at the U.S. Government at Libreville.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-proposal conference at the site, The pre-proposal conference will be held on Monday February 24, 2025, at 10:00 (local time) at the US Embassy Libreville. Prospective offerors should contact Judith Abourou (AbourouJH@state.gov) by Thursday February 20, 2025, at 15:00 (local time) for additional information or to arrange entry to the building. In preparation of the conference questions shall be sent, in writing by email to: LibreContracting@state.gov by Tuesday February 18, 2025, at 15:00 (local time). The Embassy will also take supplemental questions during the conference and will also attempt to respond on the same day if possible. All questions and answers will be made available after further notice.

Proposals are due by Monday March 31, 2025, at 13:00 (local time). No proposals will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation via email to: LibreContracting@state.gov before 12:00 hours on Wednesday March 5, 2024.

Kindly refer to the attached Request for Proposals for full details on this requirement and instructions to the offerors.

As a reminder, All contractors have to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database

SAM.gov | Home at the time of quote submission.

The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at:
https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/learning-center-system.do?sysparm_system=SAM

This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)

Electronic Submission/Responses:

This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 30KB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.

Mixed quotes (quotes not separated in a different file (Financial vs Technical) will be disqualified.

Background
The U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon, is seeking proposals for health and/or life insurance coverage for locally employed staff. The goal of this contract is to provide comprehensive health insurance services that meet the minimum benefit levels required by the U.S. Government.

The Embassy intends to award a contract based on the lowest acceptable offer without holding discussions, although discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range if necessary.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide health insurance services to employees of the U.S. Government in Gabon and their eligible dependents. The services must include:
1. Hospitalization (Inpatient Care) - Minimum Coverage: 100% for all necessary hospital services and supplies.
2. Emergency Services - Minimum Coverage: 100% for conditions requiring immediate treatment.
3. Ambulance Services - Minimum Coverage: 80% for professional ground transport.
4. Outpatient Services - Minimum Coverage: 80% for services provided on an ambulatory basis.
5. Obstetric and Newborn Care - Inpatient/Emergency: 100%; Outpatient: 80%.
6. Pediatric Services - Inpatient/Emergency: 100%; Outpatient: 80%.
7. Prescription Drugs - Inpatient/Emergency: 100%; Outpatient: 80%.
8. Preventive and Wellness Services - Minimum Coverage: 80% for preventive care and chronic disease management.
9. Hearing Aids - Minimum Coverage: 80%, with specific limits on costs per ear every three years.

Place of Performance
U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon.