Description
This opportunity is a blanket rate contract for licensed medical, psychological, nurse‑practitioner, and physician‑assistant professionals to perform consultative evaluations that support Social Security disability determinations. Contractors must submit detailed narrative reports within 15 calendar days of each exam, use the SSA electronic records system (or fax) for report delivery, and adhere to strict confidentiality, data‑privacy, and supplier‑diversity requirements. The contract is open‑ended, allowing up to approximately 300 contractors, with a base term of five years and two optional three‑year renewals.
• Conduct consultative examinations and deliver narrative reports within 15 calendar days of the exam.
• Maintain current professional licensure in Massachusetts and certify compliance with federal Medicare/Medicaid exclusions.
• Use electronic or fax submission methods, observe PII/PHI security protocols, and meet supplier‑diversity spend commitments (minimum 10 % of evaluation).
• Subject to penalties for late reporting ($15 reduction after 15 days, additional $15 after 30 days) and mandatory site‑inspection for new bidders.