DBA Insurance Rate Agreement

The Department of State is establishing a no-cost, unfunded rate agreement under solicitation 19AQMM26Q0155 to secure Workers' Compensation Insurance for all Department of State managed contracts. Pursuant to the Defense Base Act and FAR 28.305, this agreement ensures that federal contractors and subcontractors working outside the continental United States provide required insurance coverage for their employees. The insurer will provide coverage for services, construction, and security categories, with maximum compensation rates for claimants limited to 200 percent of the Secretary of Labor's National Average Weekly Wage. The contract structure includes a two-year base period followed by three one-year option periods, with pricing based on rates per 100 dollars of employee salary tied to various travel advisory levels. To be eligible for award, offerors must be licensed insurance companies incorporated in the United States or the District of Columbia and appear on the Department of Labor's approved list of DBA insurance carriers. The award is based on the lowest cost among offerors who pass a technical evaluation of their corporate capabilities, specifically their ability to manage high volumes of coverage requests and their experience handling DBA claims. Administrative requirements include submitting invoices via the Office of Claims' fax server or email, with payments disbursed through electronic funds transfer. The agreement also incorporates standard FAR clauses regarding commercial services, anti-terrorism force protection for overseas contractors, and the War Hazards Compensation Act for government reimbursement of specific claims.