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Q -- MEDICAL SECOND OPINION SERVICES WITH REGARD TO CLAIMANTS UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT (FECA) SAN FRANCISCO REGION SOL RFP L/A 96-14 POC Richard Strom, Contract Negotiator, (202) 219-6445 Phyllis McMeekin, Contracting Officer, (202) 219-6445. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs has a requirement for delivery of medical second opinion services for claimants under the FECA who are served by the district office in San Francisco, CA. An indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery type of contract, on a firm fixed unit price basis is contemplated. Up to four contract awards for geographic area are contemplated. Medical evaluation may be necessary to (1) determine the causal relationship between work factors and the injury or disease; (2) assess the extent and duration of the physical impairment or disability; (3) determine the appropriateness of therapy, including some surgical procedures; or (4) determine when recovery has occurred and a return to work is feasible. The contractor shall arrange for qualified and appropriate medical specialists to make these services available within reasonable commuting distance of the claimants in Region IX, which includes the States of Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada and the Territory of Guam. Interested parties may request a copy of the solicitation by sending a written request making reference to RFP L/A 96-14. Request may be sent by fax at 202 219-6853. Proposals will be received approximately 45 days after issuance of the solicitation. (0110)

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