Health Insurance for Locally Employed Staff (LES), U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, through its ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT office, has issued an Award Notice for Health Insurance for Locally Employed Staff (LES) at the U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. This award was made to a Brunei-based offeror under a purchase exception.
Scope of Work
This award provides health insurance coverage for Locally Employed Staff (LES) at the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; award made under FAR 25.403(c) purchase exception.
- Award Published: May 22, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Evaluation
The solicitation was subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. However, offers of U.S.-made or designated-country end products were insufficient to meet government requirements. As the only otherwise acceptable offer satisfied the requirement, the purchase exception under FAR 25.403(c) was applied, permitting award to the Brunei-based offeror.
Additional Notes
For further information, contact Jenina Dosch at DoschJK@state.gov.