Pre- Solicitation Notice: LES Health Insurance Coverage services

The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka is preparing to solicit bids for Locally Employed Staff Health Insurance Coverage services, with the solicitation number 19ZA6026R0003. Although the solicitation documents are not yet available, interested parties are invited to submit a written request to the embassy's procurement office via email to receive them once released. The contract is expected to have a base performance period of one year, with the possibility of four additional one-year option periods to be exercised at the government's discretion. This contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price type, and all responsible sources are encouraged to submit quotations, which may be accepted without discussions. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 524114 and is managed by the Department of State through the US Embassy in Lusaka. The place of performance is Lusaka, Zambia, and the contracting office is located in Washington, DC. The response deadline for submissions is April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Primary points of contact for the solicitation are Kimberly Verkuilen and Brian Kalunga, reachable via the provided email addresses. No set-aside restrictions apply to this procurement, allowing broad participation from qualified vendors.