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This document is a procurement solicitation for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The contract is for the provision of SANE services to support victims of sexual assault across the state. The solicitation outlines the scope of services required, which includes conducting forensic medical examinations, collecting and preserving evidence, providing crisis intervention, and offering expert testimony. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to deploy SANE teams on a 24/7 basis to locations throughout Massachusetts. Proposals are due by August 16, 2023, and the contract term is for two years with three one-year renewal options.

The solicitation requires respondents to submit pricing for SANE examination and support services on an hourly or per-case basis. Funding for the contract will be provided through a combination of state and federal sources, with a total estimated annual value of $3.2 million. The Commonwealth is seeking to identify multiple qualified providers to participate in the contract and encourages responses from minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses.