Workers Compensation Insurance for U.S. Embassy Canberra Australia

The Department of State U.S. Embassy Canberra requires workers' compensation insurance coverage for all locally employed staff in Canberra, Australia. This requirement is classified under NAICS 525190 Other Insurance Funds and PSC G008 Social- Government Insurance Programs: Other. The selected contractor must be an approved insurer under the Workers Compensation Act 1951 and maintain licensing through the Australian Capital Territory workers’ compensation authority. The contract scope includes all labor, materials, overhead, and profit, with specific insurance obligations defined by FAR 52.228-3 and 52.228-5.

The performance period for solicitation 19AS2025Q0012 is scheduled for one year, running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits and licenses at no additional cost to the Government and must perform all work in accordance with local laws. Operational requirements include participating in the U.S. Mission’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Management program and the established Return-to-Work Policy to promote a safe workplace.

Administrative oversight for this opportunity is managed by Terry Alston at the U.S. Embassy Canberra. Documentation for this notice includes four attachments: a primary solicitation file, a vendor certification for compliance with federal anti-discrimination law, a W-14 form, and a pre-solicitation notice. The opportunity was published on March 31, 2025, for work to be performed in the Australian Capital Territory.