DDB Speech and Language ConsultationBid Documents

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Disability Determination Bureau (DDB), procured through the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA), is seeking fully trained and licensed Speech and Language Pathologists to provide consultation services for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income claims under RFP 26-87266, with proposals due August 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A pre-proposal conference was held July 30, 2026; written questions are due August 5, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Respondents must hold unrestricted, non-probationary Indiana speech and language licenses. Work is performed at the DDB office at 2525 N. Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, or at an SSA-approved remote location using state equipment and secured VPN access, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The contractor must complete all assigned cases within forty-eight hours of receipt and maintain a 95% accuracy rate as measured by Social Security Administration Disability Quality Branch reviews, with only Group I errors affecting accuracy computation. No minimum caseload is guaranteed; case availability varies based on applicant demand. Respondents must disclose any experience with Social Security Administration systems including the Disability Claims Processing System, IMAGEN, and eView. Training for evaluators without prior SSDI/SSI experience is estimated at up to six months initially with full completion expected within approximately three years, compensated at two completed cases per training hour.

The contract term is four years from execution with two optional one-year renewals for a potential six-year total. Pricing must remain firm for 180 days from award. Respondents must submit the Indiana Economic Impact Form and, if applicable, an IVOSB Participation Plan; a 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business subcontracting goal applies with potential for 5 evaluation points plus 1 bonus point. Evaluation is weighted at 50 points for management assessment and quality, 30 points for cost (normalized with lowest cost receiving 30 points), 5 points for Buy Indiana Initiative certification, and 5 points for IVOSB commitment. A mandatory pass/fail requirement covers adherence to all mandatory conditions. Evaluation activities including proposal discussions and best and final offers are targeted for September 1–7, 2026, with award recommendation expected September 22, 2026. The state provides office space, computer equipment, and access to Social Security Administration documentation; the contractor assumes all travel expenses and supplies beyond state-provided equipment.