SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Provide a Source for the Centrally-Managed Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the Mandated Defense Base Act (DBA)
- Notice Date
- 12/20/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 524210
— Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
- Contracting Office
- US Army Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity, ATTN: CEHEC-CT, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
- ZIP Code
- 22315-3860
- Solicitation Number
- SOURCES-SOUGHT
- Response Due
- 1/17/2008
- Archive Date
- 3/17/2008
- Point of Contact
- SUSAN BURCHELL, 703-428-8487
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to US Army Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity
(susan.m.burchell@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) anticipates the competitive award of a one-year base plus two one-year option period follow-on requirements contract to provide a centrally-managed source of Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the mandated Defense Base Act (DBA). Under this follow-on program, , the contractor's requirement to provide overseas employees with insurance coverage pursuant to the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act/ Defense Base Act or DBA, would be ce ntrally managed by a single insurance carrier during the contract duration, unless a waiver has been obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor. The successful insurance carrier shall deal directly with the companies requiring DBA insurance for payment arrangements and resolution of issues. No Government funds will be allocated under any agreement or contract governing the administration of the Centrally-managed Pilot Program. Reimbursement for DBA insurance will be under the appropriate USACE District /Center contract. As intended by this Sources Sought, the Government is attempting to gather market research information. Therefore, interested parties should provide the following information: (1) Any historical data from the previous year to include average DBA Insurance Rates by geographical location and by labor risk category; (2) a brief concept of operations statement for a centralized program; (3) advise on possible pricing arrangements/structures, to include advantages and disadvanta ges over the existing Phase II Pilot Program; (4) a brief description of potential teaming arrangements and the impact to the existing insurance industrial base.; (5) and describe concerns and provide opinions on the time period Insurance Carriers woul d be willing to establish fixed pooled DBA Insurance Rates. Responses should be sent to Susan Burchell, either via email at susan.m.burchell@usace.army.mil or mail to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity, Contrac ting Office, ATTN: Susan Burchell, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315. Responses must be received no later than 1400 hrs, EST on 17 January 2008. The existing Requirements Contract under the USACE Centrally-Managed DBA Pilot Program, Phase I, with The Continental Insurance Company, DBA CNA Insurance, 333 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, will expire on 31 March 2008; the government reserves the right to extend that contract, in accordance with the terms of the contract, as necessary. <B R>
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity ATTN: CEHEC-CT, 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria VA
- Zip Code: 22315-3860
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 22315-3860
- Record
- SN01474263-W 20071222/071220230139 (fbodaily.com)
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