Death in Service Insurance Cover
Presolicitation from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF • STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: United Kingdom. Response deadline: Feb 26, 2026. Industry: NAICS 524113 • PSC G009.
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Description
The United States Embassy London has a requirement for a Death in Service Life Insurance Policy for Locally Employed Staff in the United Kingdom .
The Government intends to award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror who is a responsible contractor possessing all required licenses and certifications necessary to offer employee life insurance to UK citizens and/or residents as required by local law. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant Contract will be a firm fixed price type Contract.
Only companies specializing in this field should express interest in this opportunity.
Electronic submissions will be accepted.
Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.
Interested parties should see the attached work specification for additional details and contact GSO Procurement before February 13, 2026, at 17:00 GMT at the following email address:Procurement_Box2@state.gov in order express interest and submit any questions.
Proposals will be due before February 26, 2026 at 17:00 GMT.
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The U.S. Embassy in London is seeking a Death in Service Life Insurance Policy for its Locally Employed Staff, with proposals due by February 26, 2026. This opportunity is a firm fixed price contract aimed at providing coverage required for UK citizens and residents, evaluated on a lowest priced, technically acceptable basis. Only companies specializing in employee life insurance should consider bidding, as registration in the SAM database is mandatory for eligibility.
The U.S. Embassy is aiming to secure a reliable life insurance policy for its locally employed staff in the UK, ensuring compliance with local laws and employee welfare.
- Companies with expertise in life insurance for UK residents
- Organizations registered in the SAM database
- Firms with prior experience in government contracts
- Review attachment documents for detailed specifications
- Ensure compliance with UK regulations for insurance
- Prepare proposal based on lowest price, technically acceptable criteria
- Submit proposal by the deadline of February 26, 2026
- Completed proposal addressing technical requirements
- Proof of SAM registration
- Documentation demonstrating ability to serve UK residents
- Pricing details for the proposed policy
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- Compliance with FAR 4.1102 regarding SAM registration
- Proposal must meet local law requirements for insurance
- Technical acceptability based on insurance coverage parameters
- Offer competitive pricing while ensuring coverage meets or exceeds requirements
- Consider firm fixed pricing as mandated
- Align pricing with technical specifications outlined in the attachments
- Consider partnerships with local UK insurance firms for compliance and expertise
- Identify subcontractors with experience in life insurance policy administration
- Potential disqualification for failure to register in SAM
- Risk of non-compliance with local UK insurance laws
- Need for rapid turnaround on proposal preparation
- What specific coverage features does the embassy prioritize?
- Are there preferred options for handling claims under this policy?
- Can you clarify the evaluation criteria for technical acceptability?
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- Detailed coverage requirements from the attached specifications
- Exact value limits for the insurance policy
- Any specific background checks or certifications for personnel handling claims
- Feedback process post-submission
- Deadline for inquiries and questions
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