Sexual Assault Evidence Kits

The Indian Health Service is forecasting the development of a standardized medical forensic sexual assault evidence collection kit to be distributed across I/T/U facilities that provide care to patients following violent crimes. This initiative aims to ensure consistent, high-quality evidence gathering procedures that align with legal and medical best practices, supporting more effective investigations and prosecutions. The kit will be designed for uniform use in tribal and urban Indian health settings, addressing critical gaps in forensic response capabilities for survivors of sexual assault. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 325413, indicating the focus on pharmaceutical and biological product manufacturing, suggesting the kit will involve specialized medical and forensic components. While no solicitation number or set-aside details are provided, the contract is intended for federal procurement, with Nicole Stahlmann listed as the program point of contact and an unnamed contracting officer handling award logistics. The kits will be deployed nationwide where I/T/U facilities operate, with no specific place of performance designated, implying broad distribution. The forecast was posted in May 2026, signaling upcoming procurement activity intended to strengthen the national response to sexual assault within Native communities.