Health Insurance

The contract seeks to provide a comprehensive health insurance plan for locally employed staff at the US Embassy in Pristina, Republic of Kosovo. The estimated number of insured persons is approximately 1,120 annually, although this figure is subject to adjustment. The contract is planned to begin with a base period of twelve months, followed by four one-year extension options at the government's discretion. It is designated as an 8(a) competed set-aside, indicating priority consideration for eligible small businesses under this program. The solicitation was expected to be issued around October 2011 via FedBizOpps, with offers welcomed from all responsible sources. Primary points of contact for this solicitation include Todd Katschke, the Contracting Officer, and Dukagjin Basha, the Procurement Supervisor. The contract is classified under NAICS code 524114 for insurance carriers and related services. While specific terms and the final solicitation number were to be confirmed in fiscal year 2012, the contracting process aimed to ensure health insurance coverage specifically tailored to the needs of Embassy staff in Pristina. The response deadlines and additional details were to be provided within the forthcoming Request for Proposal documents.