Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21207-0696 Attn:1-E-4 GWNO/Mr. Wayne McDonald

B -- ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS SOL SSA-RFP-95-2550 DUE 093095 POC Mr. Wayne McDonald tel: (410) 966-1323 The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to release solicitation number SSA-RFP-95-2550 approximately 15 days after the publication of this announcement. Proposals will be due approximately 30 days thereafter. The purpose of this requirement is to obtain research in existing systems and methods of classifying occupations, particularly in terms of the physical and mental capacities required to perform the work. These systems must be analyzed and evaluated to determine their potential applicability to the Agency's plan for a new disability claim process. The research is expected to assist SSA in determining whether there exists a standard to describe basic physical and mental demands of a baseline of work or whether it is feasible to develop such a standard. If not, the research will assist SSA in determining alternative processes for applying the statutory requirement that an individual be unable to engage in any substantial gainful work which exists in the national economy. The research, evaluation and other services will be required for a 6-month period of performance. The applicable SIC Code is 8733 with average receipts not exceeding $5 million for the preceding 3 years. Parties interested in receiving a copy of this solicitation must submit a request, in writing, as expeditiously as possible since the solicitation will be issued without further notice after considering responses to this publication. (0209)

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