DoS Dermatology Specific Virtual Reference
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of State (DoS), Bureau of Medical Services (MED), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for a dermatology-specific virtual reference solution. This solution will support embassy clinicians serving global populations by providing advanced diagnostic and educational tools. Key requirements include a differential diagnosis builder, comprehensive clinical image libraries, Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, and robust security features. Responses are due July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required virtual reference solution must provide:
- A comprehensive dermatology image library covering all ages and skin tones, with a differential diagnosis builder structured by clinical images and country/region-specific infectious diseases.
- CME credits for employees via single sign-on (SSO) and on-demand web-based dermatology training at no additional cost.
- Administrative access for tracking individual employee usage and identifying medical reference themes for tailored training.
- Clinical decision support tools, including drug interaction and contraindication checking.
- Robust security and compliance features, including adherence to HIPAA/HITECH, two-factor authentication, data encryption (in transit and at rest), and comprehensive audit logs.
- An intuitive, user-friendly interface with accessible training materials and user support.
- Capabilities for system configuration, data migration, user training, and pre-go-live testing/validation.
- Quality metric reporting and exportable structured data for analytics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: June 17, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to identify qualified vendors and inform future acquisition strategies. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Submission Requirements
Responses must be submitted in PDF format, limited to five pages, and sent to Alicia Hofhine at HofhineAK@state.gov.