Local Employee Staff Life Insurance (2026-2031) Baku, Azerbaijan
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 U.S. Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals (RFP 19AJ2026R0002) for Locally Employed Staff Life Insurance Coverage for the period of 2026-2031. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The U.S. Government intends to award a fixed-price contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive Group Life Insurance and disability benefits services for locally employed staff. Key benefits include:
- Natural Death: 21 times the monthly basic salary.
- Accidental Death: 22 times the monthly basic salary.
- Disability Benefits: Minimum monthly amounts as specified.
- Funeral Benefits: Minimum 600 Azerbaijani Manat. The awarded contractor must also provide a brochure detailing benefits in English and Azerbaijani within 30 days of award and maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, and integrity.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-price with economic-price adjustment.
- Period of Performance: One base year starting July 5, 2026, with four (4) one-year options to renew.
- Payments: Will be made in local currency (Azerbaijani Manat).
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy, Baku, Azerbaijan.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Eligible participants are Locally Employed (LE) Staff working full-time or part-time under non-temporary direct-hire appointments or personal services agreements/contracts not limited to less than one year, and paid under the Local Compensation Plan.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due June 15, 2026, by 18:00 (local time). Submissions must be in English and sent electronically to BAKUBIDBOX@STATE.GOV. Files must be in MS-Word 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, with a maximum size of 30MB per file (use separate emails for larger submissions). Required documents include:
- SF-33
- Section B (Pricing Schedule, Retention Amounts in B.3 and B.7)
- Section K (Representations and Certifications)
- Additional information as required in Section L
- Proof of SAM Registration. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) prior to proposal submission. Failure to register may deem the offer non-responsible. Award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. Offerors must be licensed, certified, or accredited.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Pre-Proposal Conference: May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM (local time) at the U.S. Embassy Annex (90 Nizami str.).
- RSVP for Conference: Contact Anar Rzayev at RzayevA@state.gov by May 20, 2026, 15:00 (local time) to arrange entry.
- Proposal Due Date: June 15, 2026, 18:00 (local time).
- Primary Contact: Anar Rzayev, RzayevA@state.gov, 00994124883300.
- Secondary Contact: Courtney Smith, smithcp4@state.gov, 00994124883310.
Additional Notes
Payments are subject to a 2% excise tax under the James Zadroga 9/11 Victims Health and Compensation Act of 2010, unless a waiver or exception applies.