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STATEMENT OF WORK

Research Laboratory Samples Collection

Background Information The Vaccine Research Center (VRC), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH) is developing vaccines for various viruses. The Biodefense Research Section (BRS) is involved in a project that requires assessment of the specific antibody and T cell responses from study participants. These data will help to better design the candidate vaccines against various immune diseases and will help for the licensing of any possible vaccines Purpose and Objectives for the Procurement The purpose of this contract is to evaluate samples from individuals in the DRC to assess specific immune responses to various diseases.

The VRC requires that the Contractor be able to collect blood, urine, tissue, and saliva samples from donors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Specific Contractor Requirements:

To be considered for the providing of samples from donors, the provider must

1. Be a recognized research institution in DRC

2. Have laboratory facilities located in DRC

3. Demonstrate experience in handling donor samples in field research

4. Demonstrate expertise in the services of organizing/conducting sample collection from remote villages, and processing within 12 hours of collection.

5. Provide laboratory services including blood separation and PCR to test donor samples Period of Performance and Timeline

The contract period will be for a period of 12 months.