Bid guide
How to bid on health and life insurance services for the U.S. Department of State
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Mission in Belize is seeking health and life insurance services for its locally employed staff. This is a request for quotations, with the Department of State intending to award a purchase order to a responsible company with an acceptable offer at the lowest price.
The solicitation says the agency expects to award based on initial quotations without discussions, although it may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if needed.
Key dates and the deadline
The pre-quotation conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. local time at the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan. Email [email protected] by October 8, 2026, for additional information or to arrange entry.
Quotations are due November 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time. The solicitation states that late quotations will not be accepted. The supplied listing also gives a deadline of 6:00 p.m. ET, so check the solicitation and confirm the applicable time before submitting.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for companies that can provide health and life insurance services for locally employed staff in Belize. It is categorized as a professional-services opportunity.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting a quotation. The solicitation also calls for proof of SAM registration.
How to respond
Open the opportunity through “View original source.” If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the control again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though it is not always required.
Follow Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit the quotation electronically to [email protected]. Use English and submit in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or PDF format. Each email attachment must be under 30 MB; if your submission is larger, split it into separate files and emails under that limit. Use the subject line “Solicitation 19BH2026Q0028”.
Prepare a complete quotation
The solicitation lists these items for submission: SF-1449; Section I, Pricing; Section 5, Representations and Certifications; additional information required in Section 3; a completed IRS Form W-14; and proof of SAM registration.
Check the solicitation’s instructions against your final files before sending. Make sure every required section is complete, the pricing is clear, the files open in an accepted format, and each email is within the size limit. Allow time to resolve any email delivery or attachment problems before the deadline.
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Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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