Workers Compensation Insurance for U.S. Embassy Canberra Australia

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, requires workers compensation insurance coverage for all locally employed staff under solicitation 19AS2025Q0012. This requirement is categorized under NAICS 525190 Other Insurance Funds and PSC G008 SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS: OTHER. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, insurance, overhead, and profit to deliver coverage as mandated by the Worker’s Compensation Act 1951. The performance period is scheduled for one year, beginning July 01, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

The selected contractor must be an approved workers compensation insurer licensed by or acting on behalf of the Australian Capital Territory workers’ compensation authority. All work must be performed in Canberra, Australia, in accordance with local laws and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, including FAR 52.228-3 and 52.228-5. The contractor is required to possess all necessary permits and licenses and will participate in the U.S. Mission’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Management program and Return-to-Work Policy.

This presolicitation notice was published on March 31, 2025, with Terry Alston serving as the point of contact. The solicitation includes four attachments: the primary workers compensation insurance document, a vendor certification for compliance with federal anti-discrimination law, a W-14 form, and a supplemental SAM notice. All services and insurance provisions must be executed at no additional cost to the government beyond the contract price.