This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for customized group life and health insurance services for employees of the U. S. Embassy in the Sultanate of Oman. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope by Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Offerors must be registered in the SAM system. A pre-proposal conference will be held on June 3, 2026. Proposals must include specific documents such as SF332, Section B (Pricing Schedule and Retention Amounts), and Section K (Representations and Certifications). The contract will be awarded to the most qualified responsible company submitting a technically acceptable offer at the lowest price. Discussions may be held if necessary, but the intent is to award based on initial proposals.
The proposal must be submitted on or before Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM Muscat time. No proposal will be accepted after this time.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms. However, it mentions that payments will be made in Omani Rial and that invoices for U. S. Government employees shall be submitted in original and three copies to the designated billing office. Payments at the end of the covered period will be made quarterly.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a warranty period for the insurance services.
The U. S. Government intends to award a contract to the most qualified responsible company submitting a technically acceptable offer at the lowest price.
Offerors must be registered in the SAM system for award management database at www. ***. *. * must also complete and submit SF332, Section B (Pricing Schedule and Retention Amounts), and Section K (Representations and Certifications), along with additional information as required in Section L. For health insurance, offerors must demonstrate they are licensed/certified/accredited by the government of Oman or another government to provide health insurance in Oman.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, but it does mention that late submissions will not be accepted and that proposals not meeting requirements may be rejected.
The bid notice mentions a pre-proposal conference, but not a mandatory site visit.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the solicitation or award.
Proposals that contain more benefits even if there is no increase in cost or fewer benefits than those stated in the solicitation may be deemed technically unacceptable. Late submissions will not be accepted. Failure to follow instructions or demonstrate required qualifications may lead to rejection.