WIPA Training and Technical Assistance

The Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition Grants, issued this award notice for solicitation number SSA-RFP-09-1047 to procure training and technical assistance services. These services fall under NAICS code 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and PSC code U. The contract supports the objectives of the Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) projects, which serve Social Security Administration-appointed Community Work Incentive Coordinators across all 50 states and territories.

The purpose of the contract is to provide coordinators with the comprehensive training and technical assistance necessary to assist disability beneficiaries. The contractor provides in-depth initial training, follow-up instruction on specific topics, and extensive on-demand technical assistance. Once trained, the coordinators use this information to educate beneficiaries on how returning to work affects their net income and healthcare coverage in both the immediate and long term.

Published on November 12, 2009, this award notice lists Johanna Klema as the point of contact. The project scope encompasses all recipients of the training and technical assistance within the 50 states and territories. No attachments were included with the notice at the time of publication.