SSA's $607K Medical Consultant Services BPA for Disability Claims Reviews in NY
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $60,750 ($60.8K)
Contractor: Alka Bishnoi MD
Awarding Agency: Social Security Administration
Start Date: 2026-04-02
End Date: 2026-06-30
Contract Duration: 89 days
Daily Burn Rate: $683/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 NORTHEAST REGION (NEW YORK). REVIEWS BY MEDICAL CONSULTANT OF DISABILITY CLAIM CASE FILES FOR AGENCY DISABILITY PROGRAM. CALL ORDER FOR INDEPENDENT CASE REVIEWS.
Place of Performance
Location: PORT WASHINGTON, NASSAU County, NEW YORK, 11050
State: New York Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Social Security Administration obligated $60,750 to ALKA BISHNOI MD for work described as: BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE NORTHEAST REGION (NEW YORK). 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 is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call, indicating a pre-negotiated agreement. 4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 621111 points to physician services.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract is a BPA Call with a firm fixed price. Specific pricing details and benchmarks for similar consultant services are not provided, making a precise value assessment difficult without further data.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: limited
The contract was not competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), suggesting it may have been awarded through a limited competition or a specific BPA call process. This limits price discovery compared to full and open competition.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are being used for essential disability claim reviews. The limited competition may result in a less optimal price than if fully competed.
Public Impact
Ensures timely and accurate reviews of disability claims, impacting beneficiaries. Supports the Social Security Administration's core mission of determining disability benefits. Services are geographically focused on the Northeast Region (New York). The contract duration is 89 days, indicating a short-term need for these services.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 68 / 10
Warning Flags
- Limited competition for essential services.
- Lack of detailed pricing benchmarks for value assessment.
Positive Signals
- Firm fixed price contract type.
- Clear service requirement for disability claims.
Sector Analysis
The healthcare sector, specifically physician services (NAICS 621111), is characterized by specialized expertise. Spending in this area is driven by demand for medical evaluations and consultations, often tied to regulatory or administrative processes like disability claims.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses (ss: false, sb: false). Therefore, there is no direct benefit to small businesses from this specific BPA Call.
Oversight & Accountability
As a BPA Call, oversight is likely managed through the terms of the parent BPA and the specific call order. Accountability rests with the Social Security Administration to ensure services meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
Related Government Programs
- Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Social Security Administration Contracting
- Social Security Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Limited competition may lead to higher costs.
- Lack of detailed pricing data hinders thorough value analysis.
- Short contract duration (89 days) may indicate an ongoing need or a gap-filling measure.
- No small business participation noted.
Tags
offices-of-physicians-except-mental-heal, social-security-administration, ny, bpa-call, under-100k
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Social Security Administration awarded $60,750 to ALKA BISHNOI MD. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE NORTHEAST REGION (NEW YORK). 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 ALKA BISHNOI MD.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Social Security Administration (Social Security Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $60,750.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2026-04-02. End: 2026-06-30.
What is the specific rate structure within the firm fixed price for the medical consultant services, and how does it compare to market rates for similar independent medical reviews?
The provided data does not detail the specific rate structure within the firm fixed price. To assess value, a comparison with prevailing market rates for independent medical reviews of disability claims in the Northeast region would be necessary. This would involve analyzing consultant fees, per-case review costs, and any administrative overhead included in the pricing.
What criteria were used to justify the limited competition for these essential medical consultant services, and what steps were taken to ensure fair pricing?
The justification for limited competition is not detailed in the provided data. Typically, reasons could include urgency, specific expertise required, or leveraging an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). To ensure fair pricing, the agency would ideally have conducted a price analysis based on historical data, market research, or comparison with similar BPA calls.
How will the effectiveness of the medical consultant services be measured to ensure the quality and accuracy of disability claim reviews?
Effectiveness is likely measured through quality assurance processes, such as review of the consultant's reports for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to agency guidelines. Performance metrics might include turnaround time for reviews, error rates, and feedback from the agency's disability determination staff on the utility of the consultant's findings.
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: 62 BEACON HILL RD, PORT WASHINGTON, NY, 11050
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Minority Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Indian (Subcontinent) American Owned Business, U.S.-Owned Business, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $60,750
Exercised Options: $60,750
Current Obligation: $60,750
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 28321321AC0240005
IDV Type: BPA
Timeline
Start Date: 2026-04-02
Current End Date: 2026-06-30
Potential End Date: 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-02
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