Group Life Insurance
Solicitation from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF • STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: Addis Ababa, Ādīs Ābeba • Ethiopia. Response deadline: Feb 27, 2026. Industry: NAICS 524113 • PSC G006.
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Description
The U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa is seeking the services of an insurance company (contractor) who can provide Group Life Insurance for approximately 1,018 locally employed (LE) staff. This contract is a fixed-price with an economic price adjustment requirement, under which the government will issue firm fixed-price task orders. The premium rate is in USD, per one thousand dollars of annual salary. The premium covers life insurance, accidental death, dismemberment insurance, and partial and total disability coverage. Detials are provided in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP).
The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with four one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm-fixed price with economic price adjustment ( FFP-EPA) contract.
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The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa is soliciting proposals for Group Life Insurance services for approximately 1,018 locally employed staff. This fixed-price contract includes provisions for coverage such as life insurance, accidental death, dismemberment, and disability. The anticipated performance includes a base year and up to four optional years, emphasizing the potential for a long-term relationship depending on performance and need.
The buyer aims to secure a reliable insurance provider to furnish comprehensive Group Life Insurance that caters to the needs of its locally employed staff, ensuring their financial security in case of unforeseen incidents.
- Insurance companies with experience in providing Group Life Insurance.
- Providers with capability to handle fixed-price contracts.
- Firms familiar with U.S. government contracting requirements.
- Review and respond to the Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Calculate premium rates based on provided salary structures.
- Prepare a compliance checklist to meet the solicitation requirements.
- Draft a pricing strategy incorporating economic price adjustments.
- Submit documents before the response deadline of February 27, 2026.
- Completed proposal as per the RFP instructions.
- Pricing tables showing premium rates per $1,000 of salary.
- Proof of insurance experience in similar contracts.
- Evidence of financial stability and capability to deliver services.
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- Review RFP for eligibility and qualification criteria.
- Ensure pricing strategy aligns with fixed-price and economic adjustment requirements.
- Adopt a competitive pricing strategy based on U.S. market rates.
- Consider economic price adjustment clauses in pricing models.
- Potential collaboration with legal advisors to ensure contract terms are favorable.
- Partnering with local insurance brokers familiar with local staff needs.
- Possible fluctuations in insurance premiums due to economic conditions.
- Risks related to claims management and service level expectations.
- Monitoring compliance with U.S. government contracting regulations.
- What specific qualifications are needed for the firm to be considered responsible?
- Are there existing insurance frameworks suitable for U.S. embassies that can be leveraged?
- What is the anticipated total value of the contract if all option years are exercised?
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- No specific details on the coverage limits or exclusions available in the RFP.
- Lack of information regarding the performance metrics expected from the insurance provider.
- Details on how the economic price adjustments will be calculated are unclear.
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