Purchase Order 19CB6026P0209

The National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), awarded a $29,187.50 firm fixed-price purchase order to Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees for the procurement of MUTM Melioidosis Antibody Test Kits on March 10, 2026. The contract, which originated from a Request for Quotation (RFQ 19CB6026Q0004) issued by the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, calls for the supply of 110 boxes of test kits containing 25 tests per box for serological diagnosis of melioidosis to support research activities. The kits, specifically Lot TMD1539007 with an August 2027 expiration date or equivalent products, must be delivered within 30 days to the National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This procurement was conducted under full and open competition with no small business set-aside designation, utilizing a lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology.

The award carries a completion date of April 30, 2026, and incorporates late delivery penalties of 0.5 percent per seven days for delays exceeding one week, capped at 5 percent of the goods value. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer within 30 days of goods receipt. Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a parent/child entity with extensive experience supporting federal agencies' international operations and procurement needs, particularly through the Department of State's diplomatic missions and overseas posts. The contractor's portfolio demonstrates significant capacity in managing complex supply chain requirements across multiple geographic regions.