How to bid on official vehicle insurance for the U.S. Department of State

What the State Department is buying

The U.S. Embassy in Paris is seeking insurance for official U.S. Mission France-owned vehicles. The contract is an indefinite-delivery contract with one base year.

The agency plans to award to the lowest-priced offeror that is technically acceptable and responsible. It may make an award based on initial offers, without discussions.

Deadline and what happens next

Offers are due November 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Submit by email to [email protected] before that time.

The agency may evaluate and award based on initial offers, so submit a complete response that clearly meets the solicitation’s requirements.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP is relevant to firms that provide vehicle insurance and can insure official U.S. Mission France-owned vehicles. Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM before submitting an offer.

How to access and submit your response

Use “View original source” on the opportunity page to open the solicitation. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the link again. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Read the solicitation documents, then email your offer to [email protected] before the deadline. The notice gives no response date, so use the stated deadline of November 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Prepare a competitive offer

Check each solicitation requirement and make it easy for evaluators to see how your offer meets it. Confirm that your pricing is complete and consistent with the requested coverage and contract structure.

Allow time to confirm your SAM registration and email the offer before the deadline. Keep a copy of your submission and verify that it was sent successfully.