Sources Sought Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances

The Department of State, through its Acquisitions - AQM Momentum office, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered 19AQMM-26v2-EPrescribing to gather market intelligence on solutions for electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS). This RFI is strictly for planning and informational purposes and does not serve as a solicitation or guarantee of future procurement. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via email to Alicia Hofhine at HofhineAK@state.gov in PDF format. The focus is on technology capable of securely generating and transmitting electronic prescriptions for Schedule II–V controlled substances, with mandatory compliance with DEA EPCS regulations, including two-factor authentication, identity proofing, and tamper-resistant audit trails. The solution must integrate with existing electronic health systems using HL7 or FHIR APIs, support real-time prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) queries with logged access, and ensure full adherence to HIPAA and HITECH requirements, including encryption of data at rest and in transit. Additional capabilities desired include single sign-on authentication, role-based access control, clinical decision support for drug interactions and dosing alerts, mobile prescribing, and robust reporting functionalities. The place of performance is associated with Washington, DC, but implementation is expected to be conducted remotely via cloud-based or hosted solutions. No set-aside provisions apply, and no pricing, contract value, or award basis is specified, as this is not a procurement action. The government requires detailed responses outlining technical capabilities, implementation timelines, integration experience, and case studies but has not defined formal evaluation factors, delivery schedules, or inspection criteria. No contract clauses, packaging requirements, payment details, or contracting officer’s representatives beyond the primary point of contact are included, reflecting the pre-solicitation nature of this request.