SSA Awards $1.1M BPA Call for Medical Consultant Services in Southeast Region
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $110,324 ($110.3K)
Contractor: Richmond Joisanne
Awarding Agency: Social Security Administration
Start Date: 2026-07-01
End Date: 2027-06-30
Contract Duration: 364 days
Daily Burn Rate: $303/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Healthcare
Official Description: BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION (ATLANTA). REVIEWS BY MEDICAL CONSULTANT OF DISABILITY CLAIM CASE FILES FOR AGENCY DISABILITY PROGRAM. CALL ORDER FOR INDEPENDENT CASE REVIEWS.
Place of Performance
Location: MABLETON, COBB County, GEORGIA, 30126
State: Georgia Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Social Security Administration obligated $110,323.5 to RICHMOND JOISANNE for work described as: BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION (ATLANTA). REVIEWS BY MEDICAL CONSULTANT OF DISABILITY CLAIM CASE FILES FOR AGENCY DISABILITY PROGRAM. CALL ORDER FOR INDEPENDENT CASE REVIEWS. Key points: 1. The contract is for medical consultant services to review disability claim case files. 2. The services are essential for the agency's disability determination process. 3. The contract was not competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 4. The total award amount is $1,103,235.50. 5. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract is a BPA Call, which is a type of task order against a Blanket Purchase Agreement. Pricing is typically established during the BPA's competition phase. Without knowing the original BPA's competition details, assessing the pricing against similar contracts is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: unknown
The data indicates the BPA Call was 'NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP'. This suggests the underlying BPA may have been competed, but the specific call order was not subject to standard competitive procedures. The lack of explicit competition details for this call order raises questions about price discovery.
Taxpayer Impact: The impact on taxpayers is difficult to assess without knowing the competitive landscape of the original BPA and the specific pricing negotiated for this call order.
Public Impact
Ensures continued processing of disability claims. Supports the Social Security Administration's mission. Potential for inconsistent pricing if not adequately benchmarked. Relies on qualified medical consultants for accurate assessments.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of competition details for the BPA Call
- Potential for price creep if BPA was not competitively priced
- Reliance on external consultants for critical decision-making
Positive Signals
- Supports essential government function
- Fixed-price contract type can provide cost certainty
- Long-term contract vehicle (BPA) can streamline future procurements
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under the 'Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)' sector, NAICS code 621111. Spending in this sector often involves professional services for healthcare and disability assessments. Benchmarks for similar medical consultant services can vary widely based on specialization and region.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award (ss: false, sb: false). Further analysis would be needed to determine if opportunities were missed or if the nature of the requirement precluded small business involvement.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract is a BPA Call, which is a mechanism for ordering services under an existing BPA. Oversight would involve ensuring the BPA itself was competitively awarded and that individual call orders adhere to the terms and pricing established.
Related Government Programs
- Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Social Security Administration Contracting
- Social Security Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of transparency in competition for the BPA Call.
- Potential for uncompetitive pricing if the underlying BPA was not well-competed.
- Dependence on external parties for critical government functions.
- Limited insight into the specific qualifications and performance of the awarded firm.
- The contract duration extends beyond the current fiscal year, requiring future budget considerations.
Tags
offices-of-physicians-except-mental-heal, social-security-administration, ga, bpa-call, 100k-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Social Security Administration awarded $110,323.5 to RICHMOND JOISANNE. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION (ATLANTA). REVIEWS BY MEDICAL CONSULTANT OF DISABILITY CLAIM CASE FILES FOR AGENCY DISABILITY PROGRAM. CALL ORDER FOR INDEPENDENT CASE REVIEWS.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is RICHMOND JOISANNE.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Social Security Administration (Social Security Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $110,323.5.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2026-07-01. End: 2027-06-30.
What was the competitive process for the original Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that this call order is based on?
The provided data does not specify the competitive process for the original BPA. It only states that this specific call order was 'NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP'. Understanding the original BPA's procurement history, including its solicitation method and the number of offers received, is crucial for assessing the overall value and fairness of the pricing.
How does the pricing for these medical consultant services compare to industry benchmarks or other government contracts for similar services?
Without specific pricing details per unit or hourly rates, a direct comparison to industry benchmarks or other government contracts is not possible. The 'fair' rating reflects this lack of transparency. A thorough review would require access to the call order's pricing structure and comparison with publicly available data for similar medical consultant services.
What is the potential impact on the accuracy and timeliness of disability determinations due to the use of external medical consultants?
The use of external medical consultants is intended to augment the SSA's capacity and potentially improve the accuracy and timeliness of disability determinations by providing specialized expertise. However, the effectiveness hinges on the quality of the consultants, the clarity of the case files provided, and the efficiency of the review process. Inconsistent quality or delays could negatively impact claimants.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Health Care and Social Assistance › Offices of Physicians › Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
Product/Service Code: MEDICAL SERVICES › OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP
Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 690 VININGS ESTATES DR, MABLETON, GA, 30126
Business Categories: Black American Owned Business, Category Business, Minority Owned Business, Small Business, Sole Proprietorship, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $110,324
Exercised Options: $110,324
Current Obligation: $110,324
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 28321321AC0440030
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2026-07-01
Current End Date: 2027-06-30
Potential End Date: 2027-06-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-03
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