Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

R -- DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE SOL S-OPRAQ-98-R-0040 POC Dennis F. Hadrick, (703) 875-6012, or Robert Powell, Contracting Officer, (703) 875-6030 WEB: State Department Acquisition Web Site, http://www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm. E-MAIL: Defense Base Act Insurance, dennis.f.hadrick@dos.us-state.gov. The Department of State (DOS) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a source of Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the Defense Base Act (DBA). Under all DOS contracts involving any overseas performance, the contractor is required by law to provide overseas employees with such insurance pursuant to the "Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (commonly called the "Defense Base Act" or "DBA") (42 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.). DBA insurance coverage applies to individuals employed under DOS contracts or subcontracts or subordinate contracts regardless of the duration of their assignment, and is over and above any State Worker's Compensation Insurance coverage. Offerors will be accepted from insurance companies, as opposed to a broker or agent. However, brokers and agents are encouraged to form an alliance with the insurance companies. This requirement is being issued as a full and open competition. The contract is to run for a Base Period of TWO Years, and THREE Option Periods of one year each. All offerors are encouraged to request a copy of the RFP through the Internet. (0065)

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