This pre-solicitation synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) intends to competitively procure services for the establishment and operation of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) Nationwide Provider Network (NPN) to provide services to the Survivors of the 9/11 attacks in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Zadroga Act. A five-year Time & Material contract is anticipated. It is anticipated that award will be made using a Best-Value Trade-Off approach. The requirement is to provide limited health care delivery services that include: Contract management Member services Program Communications Establish and maintain nationwide provider network Administer monitoring and treatment Conduct physician determinations and request certifications Administer end-to-end medical benefits claim and billing program Coordination of benefits with private health insurance for survivors Quality Assurance Controls to prevent unauthorized services Establish and maintain a pilot preferred provider group site or facility Case management and care coordination The Government will release the solicitation, including any subsequent amendments, on the beta.SAM.gov website. The government anticipates the solicitation will be available approximately 15 to 30 days from the date of this notice, with an anticipated closing date/proposal due date of 30 days from the date of release of the solicitation. No telephone or written requests for the solicitation will be accepted. Amendments to the solicitation, if issued, will be posted to the same website. After solicitation release, vendors should regularly access the website to ensure they have all of the amendments. Please see draft PWS for more information. Any questions will need to be submitted by email to Eric Lyons,
[email protected]. Questions will not be accepted by phone.