Social Security Administration, Management and Operations Support/Facilities Team, 1200 Main Tower Building, Room 1400, Dallas, Texas 75202

Q -- PHYSICIAN CONSULTING Sol SSA6-97-1. Due 011397. Contact Linda Washeck, 214/767-4331, Contracting Officer. Physicians needed to work under contract with the Social Security Administration Center for Disability Regional Office in Dallas, Texas which involves the application of specialized medical knowledge to review the medical evidence in Federal disability cases and provide oral and written advice to Regional Office and State Disability Determination Services Staff in a five-state area. Reviews must be performed at the SSA Regional Office in Dallas, Texas. Current licensure in the state of Texas is required. American Board Certification/Eligible applicants in these specialties are desired: Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Psychiatry. Applicants with sub-specialty or special training in another clinical area are preferred. Current training and practice are essential. No contact with patients is required. Approximately 5 to 20 hours per week required. Request for Proposal #SSA6-97-1 will be issued approximately December 9, 1996. Proposals will be due approximately January 13, 1997. The initial contract period will be from approximately January 1997 through December 31, 1997 with four one-year option periods. All requests must refer to the RFP number. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources are invited to submit proposals which will be considered. In order to receive a solicitation, your interest should be acknowledged in writing. Please furnish two self-addressed gummed labels with each request. Telegraphic and faxed requests will not be honored. Funds are not currently available. (324)

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