Forensic Health Program

The Department of Defense is seeking a secure, compliant Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution to replace the current paper-based system used for storing forensic healthcare records at Military Treatment Facilities. The existing system poses significant legal, operational, and privacy risks due to its lack of centralized electronic management, which hampers efficient recordkeeping, jeopardizes patient privacy, and affects care coordination. Due to specific legal requirements, Sexual Assault Forensic Examination reports must be completely segregated from the standard DoD Electronic Health Record system, such as MHS Genesis, to maintain strict confidentiality and prevent the disclosure of unrelated patient information. The solicited solution must comply with DoD Instruction 6040.45 and relevant federal and military legal mandates, including the Federal Rules of Evidence and requirements outlined by the Department of Justice for maintaining forensic records securely and separately. The intended system should streamline the creation, storage, and retrieval of forensic documentation while ensuring adherence to these mandates. The contract, titled "Forensic Health Program," is issued by the Department of Defense’s Dha Enterprise Medical Support office and is seeking sources through a sources-sought solicitation, with responses due by mid-June 2026. The performance location is primarily San Antonio, Texas, and points of contact have been designated for further information.