Health and life solicitation
SOL #: 191V1026R0001Pre-Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
US EMBASSY ABIDJAN
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States
Place of Performance
ABIDJAN, CI-AB, Côte d'Ivoire
NAICS
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)
PSC
Specialized Ammunition Handling And Servicing Equipment. (1398)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
May 20, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 3, 2026, 8:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of State, US Embassy Abidjan has issued a Presolicitation for Health and Life Insurance Services for locally hired employees of the US Mission in Côte d'Ivoire. This announcement indicates a forthcoming solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The solicitation is not yet ready but will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) when available.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide comprehensive health and life insurance services to locally hired employees and their eligible dependents. The estimated number of employees is 298, with approximately 902 eligible dependents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price contract.
- Duration: Anticipated base period of twelve months with four one-year option periods at the Government's discretion.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: To be announced on FedBizOpps.
- Anticipated Response Due: June 3, 2026 (for the future solicitation).
- Published: May 20, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussions.
- SAM Registration: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://www.sam.gov) prior to submitting an offer, pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register now.
- Submission Method: No electronic offers will be accepted; offers must be mailed to the contracting office listed in the solicitation.
- Pre-quotation Conference: A pre-quotation conference is planned; the date for this conference will be specified in the forthcoming solicitation.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: None specified. All responsive sources may submit an offer.
Additional Notes
- This opportunity is subject to FAR provision 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
- Place of Performance: American Embassy Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
- Primary Contact: Rindala Wagner (Wagnerr@state.gov).
- Secondary Contact: Assy-Traore Bintou (traorebx@state.gov).
People
Points of Contact
Rindala WagnerPRIMARY
Assy-Traore BintouSECONDARY
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Pre-Solicitation
Posted: May 20, 2026