Solicitation notice for Health & Life Insurance for LES, U. S. Mission, Sultanate of Oman
Overview
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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 Muscat is soliciting proposals for customized Group Life and Health Insurance services for its Locally Employed Staff (LES) in the Sultanate of Oman. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with economic price adjustment, covering a base year and four option years. The government intends to award to the most qualified, technically acceptable, and lowest-priced responsible offeror. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 03, 2026. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM Muscat Time on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of comprehensive Group Life and Health Insurance services for employees of the U.S. Embassy in Muscat, Oman. Services must strictly adhere to the benefit levels and requirements outlined in Section C and the Exhibits in Section J of the Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals deviating from specified benefit levels may be rejected. Riders, endorsements, or supplemental coverage provisions are not authorized unless explicitly approved.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price with economic price adjustment requirements.
- Period of Performance: One base year (September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027) with four (4) one-year options to renew.
- NAICS Codes: 524114 (Health Insurance Carriers) and 524113 (Direct Life Insurance Carriers).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM Muscat Time.
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal Enclosed" to the Contracting Officer, U.S. Embassy Muscat, P.O. Box 202, P.C. 115 Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
- Required Documents: SF-33, Section B (Pricing Schedule, Retention Amounts), Section K (Representations and Certifications), and additional information as required in Section L.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offer.
- Pre-Proposal Conference: A conference will be held on June 03, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the U.S. Embassy Muscat. Interested offerors are encouraged to attend.
Eligibility & Notes
Offerors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database. Value Added Tax (VAT) must be included as a separate charge and line item in proposals. Offerors are encouraged to complete tables for options to extend services, as this information is crucial for proposal evaluation.