Management and Strategic Sourcing requesting to re- compete the Physician Services contract if a Medical Officer is not hired as an FTE

The Social Security Administration - DERC is forecasting a potential recompetition of the Physician Services contract contingent upon the decision not to hire a Medical Officer as a full-time employee. This contract supports essential medical oversight and operational functions within the agency, and its future structure hinges on internal staffing decisions. If a Medical Officer is not brought on board in a permanent capacity, the agency intends to reopen the procurement process to secure external physician services through a competitive bidding mechanism, ensuring continued access to specialized medical expertise without maintaining a direct hire. This forecast does not represent an immediate solicitation or active procurement, as no solicitation number, NAICS code, or specific timeline has been provided. The agency has not yet determined the type of set-aside or other procurement details, and no point of contact information is listed. The place of performance and organizational specifics remain undefined at this stage, indicating the notice serves primarily as a planning indicator. Stakeholders are advised to monitor official channels for future updates, as any actual solicitation will require formal publication with detailed requirements and submission deadlines.