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Notice of Intent for Sole Source: Expert Witnesses

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to enter into sole source negotiations with Welch Consulting to secure expert witness services. This contract is authorized under specific federal acquisition regulations and focuses on engaging experts to perform sophisticated statistical analyses of SSA's human resource data. The objective is to provide insight during litigation concerning the promotion rates and career advancement opportunities for targeted disabled employees compared to the overall SSA workforce. The expert witness will also be required to provide reports and declarations based on these analyses, be available for depositions and trial testimony, and support the agency's counsel as needed. In addition to conducting independent analyses, the expert will assist SSA by reviewing and critiquing the opposing party’s expert reports, offering a thorough evaluation of their findings. Responses to this notice must demonstrate a clear ability to meet these needs and should be submitted in writing, with no cost to the government for the information provided. The SSA retains complete discretion over whether to compete this requirement following the receipt of submissions. All communications regarding the contract must be directed in writing to the designated SSA purchasing agent, with no phone inquiries accepted or returned. The contract is managed through the SSA Office of Acquisition and Grants, with performance located in Baltimore, Maryland.

General Info

SSA seeks sole source expert witness for statistical analysis and litigation support on disability promotions.

Agency

Social Security Administration → SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Social Security Administration 7111 Security Blvd., BALTIMORE, MD, 21244, USA

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NONE

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedJan 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencySocial Security Administration → SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

Organization / AgencySocial Security Administration → SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants

Office AddressBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

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C Jen JohnsonPurchasing Agent

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Notice of Intent for Sole Source: Expert Witnesses The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Welch Consulting for the services of expert witnesses. The authority for this acquisition is set forth in 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(3) and FAR 13.106-1(b). The expert witnesses is required to assist SSA by performing complex statistical analyses of SSA's human resource data and to issue reports and declarations regarding the expert's findings. Specifically, SSA requires the expert to conduct statistical analyses to provide information, during the course of the litigation, about rates of promotions and other career enhancing opportunities for targeted disabled employees as compared to the SSA employee population as a whole. Additionally, the expert is required to be available for deposition and trial testimony, and to render any other assistance as requested by Agency counsel. The expert is also required to assist SSA in analyzing the putative class agent's expert witness reports and analyses and providing a report on the same. Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. This is not a request for quotation, and the Government does not intend to pay for information received. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions and submissions in response to this notice must be submitted in writing to Jen.Johnson@ssa.gov. Telephone calls regarding this matter will neither be accepted nor returned.