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R -- INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES TO VERIFY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR CLAIMANTS RECEIVING SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME SOL SSA6-97-2 DUE 082597 POC Linda Washeck, 214/767-4331, Contracting Officer Investigative services to be performed under contract to verify claimants' U.S. residency for the purpose of establishing eligibility and continuing eligibility for receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for the Social Security Administration (SSA). It is anticipated that multiple awards will be made under this solicitation for various service area zones along the Mexico-U.S. border in Texas and New Mexico. Vendors may propose on any or all service area zones. the service area zones are identified as follows: Zone 1 (includes Brownsville, Texas; Harlingen, Texas; McAllen, Texas and the counties of Cameron, Hildalgo, Stark and Willacy). Zone 2 (includes Laredo, Texas and the counties of Webb and Zapata). Zone 3 (includes Eagle Pass, Texas and Del Rio, Texas and the counties of Dimmit, Kinney, Maverick and Val Verde). Zone 4 (includes that part of the county of Presidio which is located within a 15-mile radius of the town of Presidio. Zone 5 (includes El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico and the texas counties of el Paso and Hudspeth and the New Mexico counties of Dona Anna and Luna. SSA officials will notify the contractor of the name and address of each residency verification referral. The estimated number of referrals generated each month are as follows: Zone 1 -- Brownsville/Harlingen: 45 McAllen: 150 Zone 2 -- Laredo: 75 Zone 3 -- Eagle Pass/Del Rio: 36 Zone 4 -- Presidio: 15 Zone 5 -- El Paso/Las Cruces: 135. Upon written request, the contractor shall perform an unannounced onsite visit to the claimant's reported address to vertify residency, contact one other disinterested person who has first hand knowledge of individual's residence and submit a written report documenting the results. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 7381. This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small business participation. The period of performance shall be one year from the date of award(s). It is estimated that a solicitation will be issued on or about August 1, 1997 with proposals due 25 days thereafter. All responsible sources may submit a proposal(s) which shall be considered. Only written requests for the RFP will be accepted. No telephone requests for solicitation will be accepted. All requests must refer to the RFP number. Requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis until supply is exhausted. Please include two self-addressed labels with each mailed written request. Failure to enclose labels may cause delay in receipt of the solicitation.***** (0196)

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