Medical Expert Services for the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
ID: 75R60221Q00029Type: Solicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONHRSA HEADQUARTERSROCKVILLE, MD, 20852, USA

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: EXPERT WITNESS (R424)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Solicitation from the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Health Resources and Services Administration is seeking medical expert services for the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The contractor will provide medical expert services and medical review case/managers for the VICP, which is a program that compensates individuals who have been injured by vaccines.

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