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The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to enter into exclusive negotiations with the Harris County Sheriff’s Department in Houston, Texas, for fraud investigation services related to suspected fraudulent activities against SSA’s Title II and Title XVI Disability Programs, including Title XIX Medicaid, within the Harris County metropolitan area. This sole-source procurement is authorized under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and U.S. Code provisions, citing that only the Harris County Sheriff’s Department can meet the agency’s stringent requirements. These include possessing law enforcement authority, access to restricted law enforcement reports, a concealed weapons license with required armament, and arrest technique training. All contractors must pass a security background check and be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database before any contract award. The anticipated contract is a firm-fixed price, spanning three years with a base period plus two option years. While this request is not a solicitation or proposal and will not be reimbursed, the SSA invites qualified entities capable of fulfilling these fraud investigation services to submit their capabilities, experience, pricing, and relevant data for consideration. The SSA emphasizes that any decision to forego competitive procurement will rest with the agency, and information submitted will primarily aid in that determination. Responses must be submitted in writing by 2:00 PM CST on December 31, 2007, via mail or email but not by fax, with contact points designated as Linda A Washeck and Stephanie Y Pond.

General Info

SSA seeks exclusive fraud investigation services from Harris County Sheriff for disability programs, three-year contract.

Agency

Social Security Administration → SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants

NAICS

561611 - Investigation and Personal Background Check Services

Place of Performance

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PostedDec 19

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencySocial Security Administration → SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants

Contacts2 people available

OfficeBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

Organization / AgencySocial Security Administration → SSA Ofc Of Acquisition Grants

Office AddressBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

Contacts

Linda A Washeck

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Stephanie Y PondContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to negotiate solely with the Harris County Sheriff?s Department, Houston, TX for Fraud Investigation Services under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) ? Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The contractor will provide services for the SSA/Office of Inspector General?s Cooperative Disability Investigations Team. The requirement is for the investigation of suspected fraud activities against the Social Security Administration?s Title II and Title XVI Disability Programs (including Title XIX Medicaid) in the Harris County metropolitan area. The Harris County Sheriff?s Department is the only known source capable of providing the fraud investigation services. The requirements include the following: (1) Law enforcement authority (i.e. police powers and arrest authority) in the Harris County Texas area; (2) Access to reports which are restricted to law enforcement officials; (3) A license to carry a concealed weapon (must be armed); and (4) Training in arrest techniques. All potential contractors will be required to pass a security background check before beginning performance under contract. Prospective contractors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database prior to award of a contract. The Government anticipates the award of a three year (Base plus two Option Years) firm-fixed price contract. Contractors possessing the capability to provide fraud investigation services in the Harris County, Texas metropolitan area and meeting the requirements listed above are invited to submit information concerning their capabilities, experience, pricing and other pertinent data. This is not a request for proposal and the Government does not intend to pay for information received. Request for copies of a solicitation will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely up to the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses to this announcement must be in writing and should be submitted to the address cited at the beginning of this notice or by email to contact@example.gov. Due date for responses is 2:00 PM, CST, December 31, 2007. Faxed responses shall not be permitted.