Workers Compensation Insurance for U.S. Embassy Canberra Australia

The Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Canberra has issued solicitation 19AS2025Q0012 for the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for all locally employed staff in Canberra, Australia. The selected contractor must provide all labor, materials, insurance, overhead, and profit to maintain coverage in accordance with the Workers Compensation Act 1951. Performance is scheduled for a one-year period beginning July 01, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2026. The contractor is required to be licensed by or act on behalf of the Australian Capital Territory workers’ compensation authority and must possess all necessary permits and appointments required by local laws at no additional cost to the government.

This requirement falls under NAICS code 525190 for Other Insurance Funds and PSC G008 for SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS: OTHER. The U.S. Mission in Australia utilizes this contract to support its Safety, Health, and Environmental Management program and its Return-to-Work Policy. All work will be performed in Canberra, Australia, and managed by the primary point of contact, Terry Alston.

Four attachments accompany this notice, including the primary solicitation document, a vendor certification for federal anti-discrimination law compliance, a W-14 form, and a pre-solicitation notice. The opportunity was published on March 31, 2025, with subsequent updates to the documentation provided on April 15, 2025. Interested parties must ensure compliance with FAR 52.228-3 and 52.228-5 as part of the service requirements.