RFQ 2109. PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR LIFETIME ANNUITY BIDS
Federal opportunity from Lottery Commission. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2026.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-21-1062-LOT-LOTDO-58328
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jun 30, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
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Description
The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission requests qualification responses from recognized insurance companies interested in submitting lifetime annuity bids.
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The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (LOT) is seeking qualification responses from recognized insurance companies to become eligible to submit lifetime annuity bids. This is an RFQ for pre-qualification (RFQ 2109), indicating a screening step before any annuity bidding is allowed. Responses are due by 2026-06-30 15:00 UTC. The notice includes multiple Commbuys attachments that likely contain the specific qualification criteria and required submission forms.
Pre-qualify recognized insurance companies that can provide lifetime annuity products/services suitable for Lottery purposes, so that only qualified insurers may submit future lifetime annuity bids.
- Recognized insurance companies that issue and administer lifetime annuity products
- Insurers with established compliance and reporting capabilities suitable for a Massachusetts State Lottery Commission procurement process
- Review the Commbuys RFQ 2109 attachments to identify mandatory qualification criteria and required forms
- Prepare and submit a qualification response package demonstrating insurer status and capability to provide lifetime annuities
- Complete any required attestations, certifications, and administrative forms included in the RFQ attachments
- Submit through the Commbuys process by the stated deadline (2026-06-30 15:00 UTC)
- Completed qualification response as required by RFQ 2109
- All required forms from the Commbuys attachments (downloadFileNbrs 1614570, 1614571, 1614572, 1614573, 2075265) completed and signed as required
- Evidence of being a recognized insurance company (as defined/required in the RFQ attachments)
- Any required administrative/vendor documentation specified by the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission in the attachments
- Submission confirmation/receipt from the Commbuys system prior to the deadline
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- Treat this as a pre-qualification: failure to meet any mandatory qualification requirements likely prevents participation in future lifetime annuity bidding
- Use the official Commbuys attachments as the controlling instruction set for format, required signatures, and submission method
- Ensure submission is completed before 2026-06-30 15:00 UTC
- This notice is for qualification responses (pre-qualification), not a priced annuity bid; focus on compliance and demonstrating capability rather than rate competitiveness unless the attachments request indicative pricing elements
- If allowed by the RFQ attachments, consider including an established annuity administration/servicing partner only for back-office support; ensure the prime is the insurance company since the notice targets recognized insurers
- If the RFQ permits brokers/agents, structure them as support roles and keep the insurer as the qualifying entity
- Key requirements are likely contained in the attachments; missing a mandatory form or certification could make the qualification response non-responsive
- The notice description is brief; scope/qualification criteria may be more stringent than expected (e.g., financial strength, licensing, prior experience) and must be verified in the attachments
- Submission timing risk: Commbuys upload/registration issues could jeopardize on-time delivery close to the deadline
- Does the RFQ require the insurer to be licensed in Massachusetts specifically, and if so what proof is required?
- What is the definition of “recognized insurance companies” for this RFQ (e.g., rating thresholds, statutory requirements)?
- Is the qualification intended to support specific lottery prize payment annuities, and are there standard terms that bidders must accept?
- What is the duration of the pre-qualification and how/when are pre-qualified insurers invited to submit lifetime annuity bids?
- Are brokers/agents permitted to submit on behalf of an insurer, or must the insurer submit directly?
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- Qualification criteria, required forms, and submission instructions contained in the RFQ attachments (not provided in the brief)
- Solicitation number/notice type fields are blank in the brief (beyond the title RFQ 2109)
- Any stated period of performance or duration/validity of the pre-qualification
- Place of performance and any licensing/jurisdiction requirements
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