Workers Compensation Insurance for U.S. Embassy Canberra Australia

The Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Canberra has issued a pre-solicitation notice under solicitation number 19AS2025Q0012 for workers' compensation insurance services. The selected contractor will provide coverage for all locally employed employees at the embassy in accordance with the Workers Compensation Act 1951. This requirement is classified under NAICS 525190 (Other Insurance Funds) and PSC G008 (Social- Government Insurance Programs: Other). Performance is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, and is scheduled for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2026.

The contractor must be an approved workers' compensation insurer licensed by or acting on behalf of the Australian Capital Territory workers’ compensation authority. Responsibilities include providing coverage that meets all local legal requirements and supporting the U.S. Mission in Australia’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Management program and Return-to-Work Policy. Pricing for these services must encompass all labor, materials, insurance, overhead, and profit. The contractor is also responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary permits and licenses at no additional cost to the federal government.

The notice was published on March 31, 2025, with Terry Alston designated as the point of contact. Supporting documentation includes four attachments: the primary workers' compensation insurance file, a vendor certification regarding compliance with federal anti-discrimination law, a W-14 form, and a copy of the pre-solicitation notice. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement.