SPECIAL NOTICE
Q -- RFI/Market Research/Medical Consultants
- Notice Date
- 11/4/2014
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 621111
— Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Contracting Office
- Social Security Administration, Office of Budget, Finance, Quality and Management, Office of Acquisition and Grants Eastern Region 3, 300 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123-2932, United States
- ZIP Code
- 19123-2932
- Solicitation Number
- RCF-15-12040-03
- Point of Contact
- Linda Seidle, Phone: 215-597-9143, Linda Seidle, Phone: 215-597-9143
- E-Mail Address
-
Linda.Seidle@ssa.gov, Linda.Seidle@ssa.gov
(Linda.Seidle@ssa.gov, Linda.Seidle@ssa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET RESEARCH MEDICAL CONSULTANTS 100 % SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE This is a Request for Information/Market Research to determine the availability of qualified small businesses capable of providing the requirement below. This is not a request for quote and the Government is not committed to issue a solicitation or award a contract pursuant to this announcement or based on responses to this announcement. The information obtained from this market research is for planning purposes, and will assist the Government in developing its acquisition strategy and identifying potential sources capable of providing this service. As such, the Government will not entertain questions concerning this synopsis, and will not pay any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this market research or the Government's use of the information. Proprietary information, if any, must be clearly identified as proprietary information. The Social Security Administration located at 300 Spring Garden Street is seeking information regarding availability of licensed physicians capable of performing medical consultant services including, but not limited to the following specialties: (1)Pediatrics,(2) Psychologists,(3) Psychiatrists, and (4) General Family Practitioners. The services involve the review of medical evidence in disability claims under Title II and XVI of the Social Security Administration Disability Programs. No patient contact will be involved. Basic computer proficiency is required to complete the forms, read and answer emails, and type narrative consultations. An orientation period is required to familiarize new contractors with the review process. English proficiency is required. Bi-lingual proficiency would be considered an asset, but not necessary. These services are currently performed on-site at the Social Security Administration located at 300 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia PA 19123. The Agency is seeking input as to the feasibility of allowing off-site performance of this function. Negative and positive responses are encouraged. Prospective contractors, including retired or semi-retired physicians, shall have a valid medical license, and be free of any legal or financial encumbrances, which would preclude the award of a federal contract. Contractors shall need a Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS Number), Tax Identification Number and have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The SAM database may be accessed at www.sam.gov to obtain information on this process. The DUNS Number, Tax Identification Number and the System for Award Management (SAM) registration are offered free-of-charge for federal contractors. Interested parties with the capability of providing the requirement shall respond to the inquiry regarding the feasibility of allowing off-site performance of this function and shall submit capability statements, which demonstrate their capabilities. A fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is anticipated with up to five (5) years periods of performance. It is anticipated that multiple BPA awards will be made. This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. No large businesses need respond. The associated North American Industrial Classification Code for Physicians Offices(except Mental Health) is 621111 with a small business standard $10 million and for Physicians Offices(Mental Health) 621112, small business standard $10 million. Send electronic responses to Linda.Seidle@ssa.gov no later than 3:00 PM on December 1, 2014. No telephone calls or emails concerning this synopsis shall be acknowledged.
- Web Link
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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/SSA/DCFIAM/SSAR3/RCF-15-12040-03 /listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 300 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
- Zip Code: 19123
- Zip Code: 19123
- Record
- SN03565920-W 20141106/141104234759-6b2e3920b60295e206837e07506f66b6 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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