Delivery Order #28321326FDS030123

NAS Delivery Order for Telehealth and Remote Testing in Disability Evaluation

This award represents a delivery order contract, recently awarded to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), an esteemed scientific organization known for its extensive research and advisory capabilities. The contract focuses on telehealth services and opportunities for remote testing in disability evaluations, enhancing the methods used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assess disability claims. This work is significant as it supports more accessible and efficient disability evaluations, leveraging technology to improve public service delivery. The scope of work includes the development and implementation of remote testing protocols and telehealth applications within disability assessment procedures. This delivery order builds upon an existing, long-term indefinite-delivery vehicle contract with NAS that provides advisory services to SSA on disability policy issues, highlighting a continuing partnership aimed at advancing disability program effectiveness. The award was likely granted as a non-competitive follow-on action, considering NAS's established relationship and specialized expertise. The period of performance covers a multi-year timeline, ensuring sustained support and integration of telehealth innovations in disability evaluations. The place of performance is Baltimore, MD, where NAS will coordinate and conduct the required activities.

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TELEHEALTH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REMOTE TESTING IN DISABILITY EVALUATION REQUEST WITH NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS).

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