SSA Awards $315K Task Order to Williams Consulting for Puerto Rico Medical Expert Services
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $315,277 ($315.3K)
Contractor: Williams Consulting LLC
Awarding Agency: Social Security Administration
Start Date: 2026-04-02
End Date: 2026-10-11
Contract Duration: 192 days
Daily Burn Rate: $1.6K/day
Competition Type: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Other
Official Description: TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE SPANISH SPEAKING MEDICAL EXPERT SERVICES FOR CASES ORIGINATING IN PUERTO RICO.
Place of Performance
Location: CATONSVILLE, BALTIMORE County, MARYLAND, 21228
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Social Security Administration obligated $315,276.81 to WILLIAMS CONSULTING LLC for work described as: TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE SPANISH SPEAKING MEDICAL EXPERT SERVICES FOR CASES ORIGINATING IN PUERTO RICO. Key points: 1. The award focuses on specialized medical expert services for cases originating in Puerto Rico. 2. Williams Consulting LLC secured this delivery order under a broader contract. 3. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, indicating a defined cost for the services. 4. The administrative management and general management consulting services sector is broad, but this task order is specific. 5. The lack of competition raises questions about potential value and cost-effectiveness.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract is a delivery order for specialized services. Without comparable contracts for Spanish-speaking medical experts for Puerto Rico cases, a direct pricing assessment is difficult. The fixed price nature suggests an attempt to control costs, but the lack of competition prevents a robust benchmark.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
This contract was not competed under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), suggesting it was likely awarded under a pre-existing contract vehicle that may have had limited competition or was sole-sourced. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of open competition for this specialized service may result in a higher cost to taxpayers than if multiple vendors had been allowed to bid.
Public Impact
Ensures access to essential medical expertise for legal cases originating in Puerto Rico. Supports the Social Security Administration's case processing and adjudication. Potential for increased costs due to limited competition. Impacts individuals seeking benefits who require medical evaluations related to Puerto Rico cases.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition
- Potential for overpayment due to lack of price discovery
- Geographic specificity of services
Positive Signals
- Addresses a specific need for language and regional expertise
- Firm Fixed Price contract type can help control costs if priced appropriately
Sector Analysis
This task order falls under Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Benchmarks for this broad category are difficult to apply directly to highly specialized medical expert services. The key is the niche nature of the requirement, not the general consulting sector.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not competed under SAP and the small business set-aside status is false. There is no explicit information on whether Williams Consulting LLC is a small business, but the award method suggests it was not specifically set aside for small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
The award was made by the Social Security Administration. Oversight would involve monitoring the performance of Williams Consulting LLC to ensure the quality and timeliness of the medical expert services provided, as well as ensuring adherence to the firm fixed price.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Social Security Administration Contracting
- Social Security Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Lack of competition
- Potential for cost overruns if not managed tightly
- Dependence on a single vendor for critical services
- Geographic and linguistic specialization may limit vendor pool
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, social-security-administration, md, delivery-order, 100k-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Social Security Administration awarded $315,276.81 to WILLIAMS CONSULTING LLC. TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE SPANISH SPEAKING MEDICAL EXPERT SERVICES FOR CASES ORIGINATING IN PUERTO RICO.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is WILLIAMS CONSULTING LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Social Security Administration (Social Security Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $315,276.81.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2026-04-02. End: 2026-10-11.
What is the justification for limiting competition for these specialized medical expert services?
The justification for limiting competition is not provided in the data. Typically, such limitations might stem from unique qualifications, existing contract vehicles, or urgent needs. However, without further information, it's unclear if these factors apply or if a more competitive process was feasible.
How does the pricing compare to similar services, considering the limited competition?
A direct comparison is challenging due to the limited competition and the specialized nature of the services (Spanish-speaking medical experts for Puerto Rico cases). The firm fixed price offers some cost control, but the absence of multiple bids prevents a definitive assessment of whether the price is competitive or represents good value for taxpayers.
What is the potential risk to case effectiveness if these services are not adequately provided?
The risk to case effectiveness is significant. Inadequate or untimely medical expert services can delay case adjudication, potentially leading to incorrect decisions, appeals, and dissatisfaction for beneficiaries. The quality of the expert's opinion directly impacts the fairness and accuracy of the Social Security Administration's rulings.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED UNDER SAP
Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 5523 RESEARCH PARK DR, CATONSVILLE, MD, 21228
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Black American Owned Business, Category Business, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business, HUBZone Firm, Minority Owned Business, Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $315,277
Exercised Options: $315,277
Current Obligation: $315,277
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 28321323D00060002
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2026-04-02
Current End Date: 2026-10-11
Potential End Date: 2026-10-11 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-02
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