Local Staff Health and Life Insurance – 19BF5027R0002

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	19BF5027R0002
Agency	Department of State
Office	U.S. Embassy Nassau
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 6, 2026
Bids due	November 23, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company
Industry	Other services (NAICS 524114)
Notice type	Pre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contact	Tatiana Escobar · escobarta@state.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in The Bahamas will launch the solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it is available. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price with economic price adjustment indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. The performance period is for a one-year base period of 12 months and four one-year optional period of performance. All qualified, responsible local sources that are legally licensed as a company to operate a business in Nassau, The Bahamas are encouraged to submit a proposal. More favorable consideration will be given to a company not submitting a proposal involving a joint venture arrangement or subcontracting with a different organization The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm…

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What you'll need to bid

A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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