231332 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is issuing a procurement for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services to support victims of sexual assault across the state. The contract seeks qualified, credentialed, and certified Adult/Adolescent SANEs (and those cross-trained to care for pediatric patients) to provide comprehensive forensic medical examinations, collect and preserve evidence, offer crisis intervention, and provide expert testimony. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to deploy SANE teams on a 24/7 basis to locations throughout Massachusetts. Proposals are due by February 18, 2022, with a target contract start date of July 1, 2022. The anticipated contract duration is up to 5 years, with an option to renew for an additional 5 years. Compensation for SANE services will be provided in accordance with the MDPH SANE Program Master Agreement Unit Rates, which detail the reimbursement rates for on-call, cases/exams, and other related services.

While the solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, it encourages responses from minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. The current incumbent provider is not identified. Funding for the contract will be provided through a combination of state and federal sources, with an estimated annual value of $3.2 million. The procurement is structured as a rate contract with no maximum obligation, as the Commonwealth seeks to identify multiple qualified providers to participate.