Description
The U.S. Embassy in Accra is seeking a qualified insurance provider to deliver comprehensive health‑insurance coverage for locally employed (LE) staff and their eligible dependents. The contract will be a fixed‑price, economic‑price‑adjustment arrangement with a one‑year base period and up to four one‑year renewal options (potential total of five years). The award will be made to the lowest‑priced, technically acceptable offer; discussions are not anticipated unless a competitive range issue arises. Offerors must be registered in SAM, provide required certifications (SF‑33, IRS Form W‑14, etc.), and demonstrate licensing/authorization to sell health insurance in Ghana. The scope includes providing a full suite of medical benefits (hospitalization, emergency, outpatient, dental, vision, mental health, etc.) at specified minimum coverage levels, issuing a benefits brochure in English, and maintaining up‑to‑date enrollment lists. Performance will be monitored by a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with a target of no more than one customer complaint per month.
• Contract type: Fixed‑price with economic price adjustment, 1‑year base + 4 optional 1‑year extensions.
• Estimated enrollment: ~1,995 individuals (self, spouse, dependent child) with a minimum guarantee of 100 persons and a maximum of 9,000 persons over the contract term.
• Required deliverables: Health‑insurance coverage meeting detailed benefit minimums, English brochure, regular enrollment updates, compliance with FAR clauses, and quarterly reporting.
• Mandatory pre‑proposal conference: September 16, 2026 (10:00 am, Accra Embassy).
• Proposal submission deadline: September 25, 2026 (email to [email protected]).
• Eligibility: Must be SAM‑registered, hold appropriate Ghanaian (or other recognized) insurance licensing, and provide financial statements.