Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SERVICES IN COLOMBIA

    Sol. VIR260007_1301368494SolicitationSet-aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)WASHINGTON, DC
    Open · 10d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    10
    closes Jun 13, 2026
    POSTED
    May 30, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    R499
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking research and development services for a year-long study on Zika virus and other tropical pathogens in Colombia. The contract includes clinical sample collection, rapid testing, molecular testing, and data reporting. Interested bidders should prepare to meet specific testing and reporting requirements outlined in the solicitation.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    VIR260007_1301368494
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
    Posted Date
    May 30, 2026
    Response Deadline
    June 13, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    R499
    Primary Contact
    Luciana Encinas
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    34031-0008
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The purpose of this acquisition is to contract research and development services for 01 year in support of study NAMRU6.2018.0003 “Zika virus and other tropical pathogens in Latin America,” for the site located in Uraba, Antioquia, Colombia, for a 12-month period of performance.

    This service requires carrying out the following activities: 
    1. Collect a minimum of 120 clinical samples.
    2. Perform dengue rapid tests on at least 120 samples in the field.
    3. Perform other available rapid tests on at least 50 samples in the field.
    4. Perform molecular tests for vector-borne viruses on at least 108 samples.
    5. Perform molecular tests for Leptospira for at least 50 negative samples by RT-qPCR for vector-borne viruses.
    6. Perform indirect immunofluorescence assay against spotted fever group rickettsiosis for at least 50 negative samples by RT-qPCR for vector-borne viruses.

    7. Perform molecular tests (FilmArray) on at least 12 negative samples.
    8. Perform data transfer using DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/) to the Principal Investigator at NAMRU SOUTH.
    9. Send weekly reports.
    10. Send complete technical reports monthly.

    Key dates

    1. May 30, 2026Posted Date
    2. June 13, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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