Global medical coverage for LES employees in US Embassy Podgorica, Montenegro

The U.S. Department of State, representing the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro, requires comprehensive health insurance coverage for its Locally Employed Staff (LES) and their eligible dependents. This requirement is classified under NAICS 524114, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, and PSC G007, Social-Government Health Insurance Programs. The government intends to award a fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment, involving firm-fixed-price task orders, to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. Coverage estimates include approximately 39 self-only plans, 24 self-plus-one plans, and 130 family plans, with fixed premium rates established on a bi-weekly basis.

The anticipated performance period consists of a one-year base period followed by four one-year option periods. While the solicitation 19MJ1926R0001 is not yet issued, the government intends to evaluate all responsible sources that submit quotations meeting the minimum benefit levels. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, and the government may select a contractor based on initial offers without conducting discussions. A pre-quotation conference is planned, with the specific date to be announced within the forthcoming solicitation.

Electronic responses to this opportunity are permitted until the deadline of June 22, 2026. The place of performance is Podgorica, Montenegro, and there is no set-aside designated for this procurement. Karl Lohse is the designated point of contact for this pre-solicitation notice. All relevant information regarding the statement of work and the pre-quotation conference will be provided upon the formal launch of the solicitation on SAM.gov.