Q -- MEDICAL CONSULTANT -- ORTHOPEDIST

Notice Date

October 24, 2000

Contracting Office

Social Security Administration, Deputy Commissioner for Finance, Assessment and Management, SSA Region 1, JFK Federal Building, Room 1975, Boston, MA, 02203

ZIP Code

02203

Solicitation Number

SSA-RFQ-01-01-1

Response Due

November 27, 2000

Point of Contact

Camille Carregal, Contract Specialist, Phone 617-565-2845, Fax 617-565-2876, Email camille.a.carregal@ssa.gov

E-Mail Address

Camille Carregal (camille.a.carregal@ssa.gov)

Description

The Social Security Administration, (SSA) requires contract services of BC/Orthopedic Surgeon, or BC Internist, Family Practitioner, or Generalist with four years postdoctoral training in orthopedics that can be applied to board certfication in orthopedics to review medical claims under the Title II and Title XVI disability programs of the Social Security Act. This procurement will be for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. The period of performance shall be from December 11, 2000 or date of award to March 31, 2001 with provisions for four one-year option years. Service involves the review of medical evidence in disability claims. Performance of services will be in Government space in the Boston area. Some travel may be required and there is no patient contact. Offerors must: (1) have a valid license to practice medicine in the US; and (2) be available for onsite work a minimum of 15 hours per week between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Regional Medical Consultant consults with and advises government personnel who work as case reviewers at the Disability Quality Branch/SSA in addition to performing case development, review and adjudication functions. RMCs assist in identifying medical policy issues and trends and train disability personnel at both the Federal and State level. Competitive pricing will be solicited and accepted. RFQ is scheduled to released on or about November 6, 2000 with quotes due November 27, 2000. No telephone requests for the RFQ will be honored. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside. Quotes from OTHER than a small business will be deemed unacceptable and given no further consideration. For a copy of the RFQ send in writing to Camille Carregal, Regional Contracting Officer, SSA, JFK Federal Building, Room 1975, Boston, MA 02203.

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001026/QSOL002.HTM (D-298 SN5050N4)