Child Abuse Medical Professional

St. Mary's County Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking a qualified medical professional to provide specialized child abuse medical evaluation services at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC). The procurement focuses on engaging a physician or nurse practitioner who will conduct forensic medical examinations for children who have experienced sexual or severe physical abuse. Key deliverables include comprehensive medical evaluations, detailed documentation of examination findings, and expert consultation to support investigative and legal proceedings. The contract opportunity was posted on August 11, 2025, with proposals due by August 25, 2025, indicating a relatively tight two-week submission window. Prospective medical professionals must possess advanced clinical credentials and demonstrated expertise in conducting forensic medical examinations specific to child abuse cases. The medical professional will be expected to provide objective, thorough medical assessments that can potentially serve as critical evidence in child protection and legal contexts.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the opportunity appears open to qualified individual medical practitioners or healthcare professionals with specialized pediatric and forensic medical experience. The contract seems structured for direct professional services rather than being limited to specific enterprise categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available information. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value for these medical professional services. Given the specialized nature of the work at the Child Advocacy Center, interested providers should anticipate a comprehensive vetting process that evaluates clinical expertise, forensic examination skills, and ability to provide objective, legally admissible medical documentation. Potential respondents should carefully review the full solicitation details to ensure complete alignment with the St. Mary's County DSS requirements for child abuse medical evaluation services.