SSA Awards $208K BPA for Medical Consultant Services to Flatirons Medical Consultants, LLC
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $208,000 ($208.0K)
Contractor: Flatirons Medical Consultants, LLC.
Awarding Agency: Social Security Administration
Start Date: 2025-07-22
End Date: 2026-06-30
Contract Duration: 343 days
Daily Burn Rate: $606/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 REGIONAL MEDICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IN THE MID-WEST/WEST REGION (DENVER). REVIEWS BY MEDICAL CONSULTANT OF DISABILITY CLAIM CASE FILES FOR AGENCY DISABILITY PROGRAM. CALL ORDER FO
Place of Performance
Location: BROOMFIELD, JEFFERSON County, COLORADO, 80021
State: Colorado Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Social Security Administration obligated $208,000 to FLATIRONS MEDICAL CONSULTANTS, LLC. for work described as: BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR REGIONAL MEDICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IN THE MID-WEST/WEST REGION (DENVER). REVIEWS BY MEDICAL CONSULTANT OF DISABILITY CLAIM CASE FILES FOR AGENCY DISABILITY PROGRAM. CALL ORDER FO Key points: 1. The contract is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for medical consultant services. 2. The services involve reviewing disability claim case files for the Social Security Administration (SSA). 3. The awardee is Flatiron Medical Consultants, LLC, located in Colorado. 4. The contract has a duration of 343 days and a firm fixed price. 5. This is a sole-source award, raising questions about competition.
Value Assessment
Rating: questionable
The contract value of $208,000 for a 343-day period seems reasonable for specialized medical consulting. However, without benchmarks for similar regional medical consultant services under BPAs, a definitive pricing assessment is difficult.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: sole-source
This contract was not competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is listed as sole-source. This limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs compared to a competitive process.
Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in taxpayers paying more than necessary for these essential disability claim review services.
Public Impact
Impacts individuals applying for disability benefits who rely on timely and accurate case file reviews. Ensures the SSA can process disability claims efficiently by leveraging external medical expertise. Supports the operational capacity of the SSA's disability determination process in the Mid-West/West Region.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 60 / 10
Warning Flags
- Sole-source award limits competition and price discovery.
- Lack of clear justification for sole-source award.
- Potential for higher costs due to lack of competition.
Positive Signals
- Addresses a critical need for medical expertise in disability claims processing.
- Utilizes a BPA mechanism for potentially streamlined procurement.
- Awarded to a firm with a specific service niche.
Sector Analysis
The healthcare sector, particularly services supporting government programs like disability determination, often relies on specialized consultants. Benchmarks for similar sole-source medical consulting contracts are scarce, making direct comparison challenging.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to Flatirons Medical Consultants, LLC. Information regarding the size status of this firm (small or large business) is not provided, nor is there an indication of subcontracting opportunities for small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
The sole-source nature of this award warrants scrutiny. Oversight should focus on ensuring the necessity of the sole-source approach and verifying that the pricing is fair and reasonable, even without competitive bids.
Related Government Programs
- Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Social Security Administration Contracting
- Social Security Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Sole-source award
- Lack of competition
- Potential for inflated costs
- Dependence on a single provider
- Limited transparency on justification
Tags
offices-of-physicians-except-mental-heal, social-security-administration, co, bpa-call, 100k-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Social Security Administration awarded $208,000 to FLATIRONS MEDICAL CONSULTANTS, LLC.. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR REGIONAL MEDICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IN THE MID-WEST/WEST REGION (DENVER). REVIEWS BY MEDICAL CONSULTANT OF DISABILITY CLAIM CASE FILES FOR AGENCY DISABILITY PROGRAM. CALL ORDER FO
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is FLATIRONS MEDICAL CONSULTANTS, LLC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Social Security Administration (Social Security Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $208,000.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2025-07-22. End: 2026-06-30.
What is the justification for awarding this contract on a sole-source basis instead of seeking competitive bids?
The provided data does not explicitly state the justification for the sole-source award. Typically, sole-source contracts are justified when only one responsible source can provide the required service, or in cases of urgent and compelling need. Further investigation into SSA's procurement records would be necessary to determine the specific rationale.
How does the per-unit cost of these medical reviews compare to similar services procured competitively by the SSA or other agencies?
Without access to specific task orders and the volume of reviews performed under this BPA, a direct per-unit cost comparison is not possible. Furthermore, the lack of competition makes it difficult to establish a market-based benchmark. A review of historical competitive awards for similar services would be needed for a meaningful comparison.
What is the potential risk to the effectiveness of disability claim processing if this sole-source provider is unable to fulfill its obligations?
The risk to disability claim processing effectiveness is moderate to high. As this is a sole-source award for essential medical reviews, the SSA is dependent on Flatirons Medical Consultants, LLC. A disruption in service could lead to delays in claim adjudications, impacting beneficiaries and potentially increasing backlogs. Contingency planning or alternative sourcing strategies should be considered.
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: 10952 W 104TH PL, BROOMFIELD, CO, 80021
Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Sole Proprietorship, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $208,000
Exercised Options: $208,000
Current Obligation: $208,000
Actual Outlays: $145,080
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 28321324AC0840006
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2025-07-22
Current End Date: 2026-06-30
Potential End Date: 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-06
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