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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot Vector Surveillance And Vector Control

CPFF

Vector Surveillance And Vector Control Support- Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.1.

Period of Performance: 23-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022 FOB: Destination

PSC CD: AN42

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

0002 1 Lot Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research

CPFF

Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt, Djibouti, and Liberia This CLIN solely involves the services under PWS Sections C.2.2.1.G, C.2.2.1.H, C.2.2.1.J, and C.2.2.1.K.

Period of Performance: 29-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0003 1 Lot Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research

CPFF

Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt, Djibouti, and Liberia This CLIN solely involves the services under PWS Sections C.2.2.1.I and C.2.2.3.P.

Period of Performance: 23-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0004 1 Lot Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research

CPFF

Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt, Djibouti, and Liberia This CLIN solely involves the services under PWS Sections C.2.2.1.L, C.2.2.2.M, C.2.2.2.N, and C.2.2.2.O.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0005 1 Lot Bio-Surveillance Activities for Programs

CPFF

Bio-Surveillance Activities for Viral and Zoonotic Disease Research and Infection Control Programs in Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean and West African Countries This CLIN solely involves the services under PWS Section C.2.3.Q.

Period of Performance: 29-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0006 1 Lot Bio-Surveillance Activities for Programs

CPFF

Bio-Surveillance Activities for Viral and Zoonotic Disease Research and Infection Control Programs in Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean and West African Countries This CLIN solely involves the services under PWS Sections C.2.3.R, C.2.3.S, C.2.3.T, C.2.3.U, and C.2.3.V.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0007 1 Lot Support for Ghana Activities

CPFF

Support for NAMRU-3 Biosurveillance Activities in West Africa- Ghana This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.4.

Period of Performance: 30-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0008 1 Lot Overall Support for Egypt Activities

CPFF

Overall Support for NAMRU-3 Activities in Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.5.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0009 1 Lot Travel/ODCs for CLIN 0001

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00 ODCs: NTE $30,000.00 Period of Performance: 23-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0010 1 Lot Travel/ODCs for CLINs 0002 - 0004

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00 ODCs: NTE $300,000.00 Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0011 1 Lot Travel/ODCs for CLINs 0005 - 0006

COST

Travel: NTE $62,000.00 ODCs: NTE $200,815.00 Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0012 1 Lot Travel/ODCs for CLIN 0007

COST

Travel: NTE $31,000.00 ODCs: NTE $35,000.00 Period of Performance: 30-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

0013 1 Lot Travel for CLIN 0008

COST

Travel: NTE $500.00 Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2021 to 16-Sep-2022

1001 1 Lot OPTION Vector Surveillance And Vector Control

CPFF

Vector Surveillance And Vector Control Support- Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.1.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2022 to 16-Sep-2023

1002 1 Lot OPTION Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research

CPFF

Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt, Djibouti, and Liberia This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.2.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2022 to 16-Sep-2023

1003 1 Lot OPTION Bio-Surveillance Activities for Programs

CPFF

Bio-Surveillance Activities for Viral and Zoonotic Disease Research and Infection Control Programs in Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean and West African Countries This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.3.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2022 to 16-Sep-2023

1004 1 Lot OPTION Support for Ghana Activities

CPFF

Support for NAMRU-3 Biosurveillance Activities in West Africa- Ghana This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.4.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2022 to 16-Sep-2023

1005 1 Lot OPTION Overall Support for Egypt Activities

CPFF

Overall Support for NAMRU-3 Activities in Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.5.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2022 to 16-Sep-2023

1006 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 1001

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2022 to 16-Sep-2023

1007 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 1002

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00 ODCs: NTE $300,000.00

1008 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 1003

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00 ODCs: NTE $196,933.00 Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2022 to 16-Sep-2023

1009 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 1004

COST

Travel: NTE $31,000.00

1010 1 Lot OPTION Travel for CLIN 1005

COST

Travel: NTE $500.00

2001 1 Lot OPTION Vector Surveillance And Vector Control

CPFF

Vector Surveillance And Vector Control Support- Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.1.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2023 to 16-Sep-2024

2002 1 Lot OPTION Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research

CPFF

Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt, Djibouti, and Liberia This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.2.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2023 to 16-Sep-2024

2003 1 Lot OPTION Bio-Surveillance Activities for Programs

CPFF

Bio-Surveillance Activities for Viral and Zoonotic Disease Research and Infection Control Programs in Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean and West African Countries This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.3.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2023 to 16-Sep-2024

2004 1 Lot OPTION Support for Ghana Activities

CPFF

Support for NAMRU-3 Biosurveillance Activities in West Africa- Ghana This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.4.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2023 to 16-Sep-2024

2005 1 Lot OPTION Overall Support for Egypt Activities

CPFF

Overall Support for NAMRU-3 Activities in Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.5.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2023 to 16-Sep-2024

2006 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 2001

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2023 to 16-Sep-2024

2007 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 2002

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00

2008 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 2003

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00 ODCs: NTE $196,933.00

2009 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 2004

COST

Travel: NTE $31,000.00

2010 1 Lot OPTION Travel for CLIN 2005

COST

3001 1 Lot OPTION Vector Surveillance And Vector Control

CPFF

Vector Surveillance And Vector Control Support- Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.1.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2024 to 16-Sep-2025

3002 1 Lot OPTION Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research

CPFF

Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt, Djibouti, and Liberia This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.2.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2024 to 16-Sep-2025

3003 1 Lot OPTION Bio-Surveillance Activities for Programs

CPFF

Bio-Surveillance Activities for Viral and Zoonotic Disease Research and Infection Control Programs in Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean and West African Countries This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.3.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2024 to 16-Sep-2025

3004 1 Lot OPTION Support for Ghana Activities

CPFF

Support for NAMRU-3 Biosurveillance Activities in West Africa- Ghana This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.4.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2024 to 16-Sep-2025

3005 1 Lot OPTION Overall Support for Egypt Activities

CPFF

Overall Support for NAMRU-3 Activities in Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.5.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2024 to 16-Sep-2025

3006 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 3001

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2024 to 16-Sep-2025

3007 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 3002

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00

3008 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 3003

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00 ODCs: NTE $200,815.00

3009 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 3004

COST

Travel: NTE $31,000.00

3010 1 Lot OPTION Travel for CLIN 3005

COST

Travel: NTE $500.00 Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2024 to 16-Sep-2025

4001 1 Lot OPTION Vector Surveillance And Vector Control

CPFF

Vector Surveillance And Vector Control Support- Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.1.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2025 to 16-Sep-2026

4002 1 Lot OPTION Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research

CPFF

Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt, Djibouti, and Liberia This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.2.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2025 to 16-Sep-2026

4003 1 Lot OPTION Bio-Surveillance Activities for Programs

CPFF

Bio-Surveillance Activities for Viral and Zoonotic Disease Research and Infection Control Programs in Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean and West African Countries This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.3.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2025 to 16-Sep-2026

4004 1 Lot OPTION Support for Ghana Activities

CPFF

Support for NAMRU-3 Biosurveillance Activities in West Africa- Ghana This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.4.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2025 to 16-Sep-2026

4005 1 Lot OPTION Overall Support for Egypt Activities

CPFF

Overall Support for NAMRU-3 Activities in Egypt This CLIN involves all services under PWS Section C.2.5.

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2025 to 16-Sep-2026

4006 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 4001

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00 ODCs: NTE $30,000.00 Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2025 to 16-Sep-2026

4007 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 4002

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00

Period of Performance: 17-Sep-2025 to 16-Sep-2026

4008 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 4003

COST

Travel: NTE $70,000.00 ODCs: NTE $200,815.00

4009 1 Lot OPTION Travel/ODCs for CLIN 4004

COST

Travel: NTE $31,000.00

4010 1 Lot OPTION Travel for CLIN 4005

COST

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Basic and Clinical Research Efforts, Surveillance, Vaccine Efficacy, Performance and

Evaluation of New Diagnostic Capabilities for NAMRU-3

C.1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide contractor support for bio-surveillance activities conducted by the Naval Medical Research Unit- 3 (NAMRU-3) primarily in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to NAMRU-3 and the U.S. Government.

C.1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment (as necessary when visiting field sites), supplies, facilities (as necessary when visiting field sites), transportation, tools, materials, Contractor supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Bio-surveillance Activities in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East.

C.1.2 Background:

NAMRU-3 is a US overseas military research facility based in Cairo, Egypt since 1946. NAMRU-3’s mission is to study, monitor, and detect emerging and re-emerging disease threats of military and public health importance;

develop mitigation strategies against these threats in partnership with host nations, international, and U.S. agencies in the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), United States European Command (EUCOM), and United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) areas of responsibility. NAMRU-3 accomplishes its mission through collaboration with US government and academic groups as well as local institutes and ministries. NAMRU-3 maintains research programs including the Bacterial and Parasitic Diseases Research Program (BPDRP), Viral and Zoonotic Diseases Research Program (VZDRP) and Vector Biology Research Program (VBRP).

C.1.3 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract and working at NAMRU- 3 (Egypt) shall obtain U.S. Embassy clearance (Egyptian Nationals) and shall maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

C.1.3.1 DD254: Contractor personnel may be required to have access to classified information. This contract will therefore include a DD254 at the SECRET level. The basis for need will be for the purpose of attending Department of State (DoS) or US Embassy-based meetings containing DoS/Department of Defense (DoD) sensitive information. Contractor personnel, regardless of security classification requirement, are expected to comply with any onboarding procedures required by NAMRU-3 and/or the US Embassy, Cairo.

C.1.3.2 Common Access Card (CAC): In the event contractor personnel are required to obtain a CAC for access to a DoD IT network and email address, a National Agency Check shall be required prior to onboarding those personnel.

C.1.4 Federalwide Assurance: Human Subject Research (HSR) is expected for services under this contract. An award containing research with human subjects will not be executed unless the Contractor (and all appropriate subcontractors) holds an active Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). A Human Research Protection Officer (HRPO) review must be in place before any funding can be placed on a CLIN containing HSR services. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be in charge of coordinating with the HRPO to make sure the necessary International Review Board (IRB) protocols are approved prior to the start of services involving HSR. The award of a CLIN or a modification exercising an option period that contains HSR will not be completed until the Contracting Officer is given the necessary signed HRPO paperwork.

All completed HRPO documents will be filed in the physical contract file.

C.1.5 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. Contractor personnel shall not be within government premises unless Government personnel are also present; the contractor’s personnel shall not be the last to leave a Government facility.

C.1.6 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

C.1.6.1 In the event that keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

C.1.6.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor personnel to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor personnel engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

C.1.7 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

C.1.8 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

C.2. SCOPE:

The mission of NAMRU-3 requires the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment (as necessary when visiting field sites), supplies, facilities (as necessary when visiting field sites), transportation, tools and materials necessary to perform services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services if any. The contractor shall perform local and international Other Direct Cost (ODC) purchases and deliver the required items to NAMRU-3 warehouse in ESSA (an Embassy warehouse), Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. The contractor shall provide laboratory supplies and reagents as well as testing kits to NAMRU-3 and NAMRU-3 collaborators inside and outside Egypt, release them through customs, and deliver them directly to NAMRU-3 storage facilities. The contractor shall ship equipment, supplies, reagents and kits from Egypt and other countries to NAMRU-3 collaborators in the Eastern Mediterranean and West African Countries and complete all of the paperwork required for this purpose. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all tax and labor laws, including multi-tier taxable income tax rates, Social Insurance Law (such as Social Security) covering Egyptian personnel (as well as foreign personnel whose countries have treaties with Egypt for reciprocal social insurance treatment), employer compliance obligations as defined under Egyptian law, work permit/visa requirements, indirect taxes, compliance with business registration laws, and local taxes including double taxation. The contractor shall have no approval authority, and, in accordance with these tasks, contractors shall maintain non-disclosure agreements.

This acquisition shall provide contractor support for:

- Vector Surveillance And Vector Control Support- Egypt (Section C.2.1)

- Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt, Djibouti, and Liberia (Section C.2.2)

- Bio-Surveillance Activities for Viral and Zoonotic Disease Research and Infection Control Programs in

Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean and West African Countries (Section C.2.3)

- Support for NAMRU-3 Biosurveillance Activities in West Africa- Ghana (Section C.2.4)

- Overall Support for NAMRU-3 Activities in Egypt (Section C.2.5)

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment (as necessary when visiting field sites), supplies, facilities (as necessary when visiting field sites), transportation, tools, materials, and Contractor supervision to perform administrative and research services in support of the research efforts at NAMRU-3.

C.2.1. Vector Surveillance And Vector Control Support- Egypt

Vector Biology Research program (VBRP)- Egypt NAMRU-3 has initiated research activities in collaboration with research Institutes in Nigeria, Ghana, Jordan, Djibouti and other countries. These studies aim at understanding the environmental factors, geographic distribution, diversity, and abundance of arthropod vectors transmitting pathogens potentially involved in acute febrile illness as well as detecting pathogens in vectors and offering vector control support.

For this section of the PWS, NAMRU-3 estimates the following programmatic and technical support to accomplish these services:

A. Lab and Field Entomology Specialist in Egypt (1 position, 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)) B. Lab and Field Entomologist in Egypt (1 position, 1 FTE) C. Molecular Biology Technologist (1 position, 1 FTE) D. Administrative Support (1 position, 1 FTE) E. Medical Research Professional 1 (entomological sciences) (1 position, 1 FTE) F. Medical Research Professional 2 (parasitology) (1 position, 1 FTE)

Objectives:

Specific objectives: The goals of these studies are to fill in this information gap by conducting entomological research to determine relative health risks associated with the presence of vector species and/or vector-borne diseases.

Estimated Staffing: This estimate is provided for the purposes of allowing Offerors to ascertain an approximate level of effort as well as an understanding of the general scope of the entire contract effort. Offerors are encouraged and are expected to submit a level of effort consistent with their management approach. Offerors shall propose the number of estimated annual hours in accordance with their accounting system.

A. Lab and Field Entomology Specialist in Egypt (1 position, 1 FTE): Lab and field entomology specialist shall manage all entomological related activities at the study sites. Work is planned by the Government’s project Principal Investigator (PI), NAMRU-3 personnel, and in coordination with subcontractors. Contractors shall provide the Government project PI (to be specified by NAMRU-3) with surveillance/study data and finalize trip reports as needed.

Specific Tasks:

1. Complete laboratory, field and semi-field studies in accordance with established Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be provided by NAMRU-3. Accurately observes, measures, records and analyzes data pertinent to these studies.

2. Responsible for compiling taxonomic/pictorial keys of new vector records.

3. As assigned by project PI, conduct regional trainings on: Insecticide resistance assays, vector trapping and collection methods (including for ecto-parasites), tools and techniques of establishment of vector colonies establishment, maintenance and vector identification, and/or handling and preservation of vectors.

4. Operate with a wide degree of independence and decision-making responsibilities on assigned projects with monthly reporting on progress to Government project PI.

5. This work shall require 3 to 8, 5-day to 10-day on site trips: to Ghana, Djibouti, Jordan, Nigeria, and other countries in Africa and Middle East based on research requirements.

6. Submit data summarizing progress of activities as well as trip reports following any site trips to the PI.

7. Assist withpreparing manuscripts for publication purposes.

8. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of published scientific literature in infectious diseases.

Qualifications:

1. Education: PhD Degree in Entomology.

2. Experience: At least 10 years in Entomological research. At least 7 years of professional level experience in field entomology, preferably in the African and Middle Eastern regions.

3. Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of vector ecology, bionomics and classification. Professional level in mosquito identification. Advanced skills in testing for malaria parasites. Professional level in performing insecticide resistance bioassays and other vector control experiments. Excellent working knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word and Power Point, and basic knowledge of statistical programs.

4. Language Proficiency: Level III (as defined by the U.S. Department of State), good command of verbal and written English and Arabic

B. Lab and Field Entomologist in Egypt (1 position, 1 FTE): The Lab and Field entomologist shall manage all entomological related activities at the study sites. Work will be planned by the Government project Principal Investigator (PI), NAMRU-3 personnel, and in coordination with subcontractors.

Contractors shall provide the Government project PI with surveillance/study data and finalize trip reports as needed.

1. Complete laboratory, field and semi-field studies in accordance with established Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be provided by NAMRU-3. Accurately observes, measures, records and analyzes data pertinent to these studies.

2. Responsible for compiling taxonomic/pictorial keys of new vector records.

3. Perform various duties in support of section operations.

4. As assigned by project PI, conduct regional trainings on: vector trapping and collection methods

(including ecto-parasites), tools and techniques of establishment of vector colonies, maintenance, vector identification, and/or handling and preservation of vectors.

5. Operates with a wide degree of independence and decision-making responsibilities on assigned projects with monthly reporting on progress to Government project PI.

6. Responsible for updating the field gear and entomological equipment as needed.

7. This work may require 3 to 8, 5-day to 10-day on site trips: to Ghana, Djibouti, Jordan, Nigeria, and other countries in Africa and Middle East based on research requirements.

8. Submit data summarizing progress of activities as well as trip reports following any site trips to the PI.

9. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of published scientific literature in infectious diseases.

1. Education: At least a MSc. Degree in Entomology.

2. Experience: At least 10 years in Entomological research. At least 7 years of professional level experience in field entomology, preferably in the Middle Eastern region.

3. Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of vector ecology, bionomics and classification. Advanced experience and skills in the identification of sand flies and ticks. Advanced skills in performing Leishmania cultures and isolation. Excellent working knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word and Power Point, and basic knowledge of statistical programs.

4. Language Proficiency: Level III (as defined by the U.S. Department of State), good command of verbal and written English and Arabic.

C. Molecular Biology Technologist in Egypt (1 position, 1 FTE): Serves to conduct laboratory research activities in countries where projects are executed and samples are collected. This includes identification and characterization of different vectors as well as pathogen detection in vectors using advanced and complex diagnostic approaches.

1. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of published scientific literature in infectious diseases.

2. Assists with drafting and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) (for Government approval) necessary to perform different assays.

3. Maintains laboratory records and electronic results of scientific data including experimental results consistent with good laboratory practice.

4. Analyzes and interprets data and generates reports to Government project PI.

5. Work is performed in close concordance with the Government project PI while operating with a wide degree of independence and decision-making responsibility.

6. Conducts regional trainings on the molecular diagnostics of vectors and vector borne pathogens as assigned by PI.

7. Assist with keeping track of the inventory of molecular kits/chemicals by notifying the Technical Point of

Contact (TPOC) when replenishment of the inventory is needed and routing replenishment requests to TPOC for Government approval

8. This work shall require 3 to 8, 5-day to 10-day on site trips: to Ghana, Djibouti, Jordan, Nigeria, and other countries in Africa and Middle East based on research requirements.

9. Responsible to submit data summarizing progress of activities as well as trip reports following any site trips to the PI.

1. Education: M.Sc. in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry.

2. Prior Work Experience: At least 7 years of experience working in a biomedical research laboratory.

3. Language Proficiency: Level III (as defined by the U.S. Department of State), good command of verbal and written English and Arabic.

4. Job Knowledge: The Contractor shall have in-depth knowledge of molecular biology methodologies and knowledge of the theoretical aspects of biochemistry and genomics. Adequate knowledge of a wide array of basic and advanced tools and equipment used in biomedical research. Excellent knowledge of computers, software programs (phylogenetic analysis, analysis of genome and protein sequences), and proficiency in navigating and submitting to online DNA databases like GenBank and GISAID. Professional knowledge of biomedical research with emphasis in vectors and vector- borne infectious diseases. Excellent working knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word and Power Point, and basic knowledge of statistical programs.

D. Administrative Support in Egypt (1 position, 1 FTE): This serves to assist with the facilitation and coordination of workflow between contractor personnel and NAMRU-3 local employees in Egypt.

1. Financial support: Keeps track of budget of costs for this contract, tracks financial statements and submits receipts to contracting agency.

2. Travel support: Assists with Contractor travel requests and arranges travel permits/Visa letters/etc. for

Contractor personnel.

3. Scientific support: Administers purchasing orders (for Government approval) and provides logistical support, especially for equipment research and requisition.

4. Records and Maintenance: In addition to filing financial statements and purchasing orders, the Contractor shall keep Contractor personnel records and correspondence to send to the PI.

5. Assists with arranging both access to and accommodation in military bases for Contractor personnel with the technical point of contac,t and communicates updates accordingly.

1. Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or related financial management specialty.

2. Prior Work Experience: At least 4 years of experience working in administrative support.

3. Language Proficiency: Good command of verbal and written English and Arabic.

4. Job Knowledge: Language Proficiency: Level IV (as defined by the U.S. Department of State) of written and spoken Arabic and English (ability to communicate in French is preferential but not required), typing (not less than 35 words/min), professional knowledge in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc.

E. Medical Research Professional 1 (Entomological Sciences) in Egypt (1 position, 1 FTE):

1. Performs in-depth reviews of the scientific literature and contacts experts in the Entomology field of study to discuss and revise the research plan, and assist with synthesizing the information collected and translating it into a comprehensive research protocol, subject to the Government PI approval and submission by active duty or General Schedule (GS) personnel.

2. Analyze data for reporting and international presentations.

3. Logically and succinctly discuss research plans with the project PI to identify issues and recommend solutions.

4. Assist with assigned aspects of the research projects, to include assisting with subject enrollment, assisting with the collection of data, assisting with data management and assisting with subsequent analysis and presentation of the data.

5. Assist with preparing research results for publishing in peer reviewed journals or presentations at local and international conferences, subject to Government PI approval and submission by active duty or GS personnel.

6. Assist with technical aspects of work related to the research and surveillance projects.

7. Assist with preparing and implementing training in order to ensure standardization of research interventions. Prior to delivering training to active duty or GS personnel, training material and training approach/schedule is subject to approval by the local cognizant active duty or GS personnel training manager.

8. Assist with study logistics to include: ordering equipment and supplies necessary for execution of the study, shipping supplies, reagents and samples from/to study sites.

9. Government purchased supplies: The Contractor shall submit requests for Government purchased supplies by submitting requests to the COR for approval. The COR will then coordinate with the Materiel Management Department to order the department supplies. The Contractor is liable for loss of or damage to supplies and equipment if such loss or damage is due to negligence or willful misuse. The Contractor shall ensure efficient and economical use of supplies.

10. Other Direct Cost (ODC) funded supplies: If contractor personnel are ordering against ODCs, requests shall be approved in advance and in writing by the COR prior to the contractor incurring any cost.

Further, Contractor personnel shall not perform any functions that will constitute charges such as these without approval from the COR prior to incurring costs and arranging for ODCs to be purchased.

11. Assist with consulting collaborating laboratories.

12. Assist with laboratory assessments to survey laboratory capacities are adequate for required research, subject to Government PI approval.

13. Travel to and coordinate with field sites in order to measure study progress and ensure research objectives and goals are continuously communicated with counter-part collaborators, subject the request by the Government PI and approval by the COR.

14. Assist with research plan preparation related to assigned projects in order to ensure all objectives are achieved in accordance with the performance schedule, subject to Government PI approval.

15. Assist with administrative functions pertaining to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) updates associated with the research study, subject to Government PI approval.

16. Assist with generating appropriate response plans through field site assessments.

17. This work shall require 3 to 8, 5-day to 10-day on site trips: to Ghana, Djibouti, Jordan, Nigeria, and other countries in Africa and Middle East based on research requirements.

1. Education: Doctoral Degree in Entomology or Microbiology with minimum of 12 years post doctorate experience.

2. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in laboratory, Field research - of which 8-10 years as PI for independent research, and at least 7-9 publications in peer reviewed journals.

3. Language Proficiency: Level IV (as defined by the U.S. Department of State) of written and spoken Arabic and English; Ability to communicate in French is preferential but not required. All studies are conducted in countries where either or both English and Arabic language are used. All reports and deliverables to the Government shall be written in English.

4. Professional knowledge of Medical entomology including but not limited to identification of the different types of vectors transmitting infectious diseases; culture media, evaluation of insecticide resistance of the different vectors, above average knowledge of statistics, computer based statistical programs and knowledge of computer work data entry. Ability to independently proceed from research idea, to design, development, writing and implementation of a scientific protocol subject to Government Principal Investigator approval and submission by active duty or GS personnel. Able, independently, to write technical, scientific papers of quality to be accepted for publication in peer reviewed international journals.

Excellent communication and leadership skills with an ability to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary team. Experienced in and demonstrate proficiency in developing training curricula, designing training workshops, putting the agenda and preparing training material, in addition to efficient presenting skills. Ability to present study data at international scientific meetings.

F. Medical Research Professional 2 (Medical Parasitology) in Egypt (1 position, 1 FTE):

1. Performs in-depth reviews of the scientific literature and contacts experts in the parasitology study field to discuss and revise the research plan. The member shall assist with synthesizing the information collected and translating it into a comprehensive research protocol, subject to the Government PI approval and submission by active duty or GS personnel.

2. Assist with technical aspects of work related to the research project.

3. Assist with following up on the developing of geographical maps

4. Assist with employing methods to detect and diagnose diseases caused by these pathogens and their vectors.

5. Assist with preparation of interim and annual technical reports as well as research results for publishing in peer reviewed journals or presentations at local and international conferences, subject to final Government PI approval and submission.

6. Assist with assigned aspects of the research projects to include assisting with subject enrollment, assisting with the collection of data, assisting with data management and assisting with subsequent analysis and presentation of the data.

7. Assist with study logistics to include: ordering equipment and supplies necessary for execution of the study, shipping supplies, reagents and samples from/to study sites. All new requisitions shall be initiated and approved by active duty or GS personnel.

8. Assist with laboratory assessments to survey laboratory capacities are adequate for required research.

9. Travel to and coordinate with field sites in order to measure study progress and ensure research objectives and goals are continuously communicated with counter-part collaborators as well as participate in outbreak assessment mission in collaboration with other programs. The Contractor shall not communicate with counter-part collaborators without final Government PI approval.

10. This work shall require 3 to 8, 5-day to 10-day on site trips: to Ghana, Djibouti, Jordan, Nigeria, and other countries in Africa and Middle East based on research requirements.

11. Assist with administrative functions pertaining to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) updates associated with the research study, subject to Government PI approval.

12. Assist with preparing and implementing training in order to ensure standardization of research interventions. Prior to delivering training to active duty or GS personnel, training material and training approach/schedule is subject to approval by the local cognizant active duty or GS personnel training manager.

1. Education: Ph.D. or M.D. in Biomedical sciences, with a minimum of 10 years postdoctoral experience.

2. Prior work Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in laboratory and field research and at least 5-7 years as PI for independent research and project management and at least 5-7 publications in peer-reviewed journals.

3. Job Knowledge: Ability to conceive research ideas and write successful research protocols according to established guidelines, report research results timely, subject to the request of the Government PI.

Professional knowledge of Medical Parasitology and Entomology including but not limited to identification and diagnosis of the different types of pathogens (Parasites and Viruses) and their vectors skills and abilities. Ability to independently plan and organize independent research, field trips and personnel. Shall be able to write original manuscripts for publishing in international journals. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). The Contractor shall have professional problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.

4. Language Proficiency: English language (written and spoken, level IV (as defined by the U.S. Department of State)), Arabic language (fluent spoken and reading). All studies are conducted in countries where either or both English and Arabic language are used. All reports and deliverables to the Government shall be written in English.

Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed, at US Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3 offices, in Cairo, Egypt or as mentioned for special cases.

Contractor Travel: Contractor shall travel multiple times during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. The contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this PWS. Contractor shall be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR. Travel destinations are not definitive at this time and will be defined on an as needed basis in writing (e.g., email) by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). All travel shall be approved by the TPOC and COR in writing (e.g., email) if within scope and budget. Otherwise, a modification to the contract will be required. Most travel shall be incurred for surveillance activities, data collection, training, and conferences for Vector work. Travel may also include trips to the United States to attend conferences. Travel is estimated at a Not-To-Exceed (NTE) cost of $70,000 (for each 12 month period of performance, before contractor burdens). Should travel not be possible due to travel restrictions, travel funds may be transferred to cover ODCs via a modification to the contract.

Other Direct Costs: There may be ODCs required to perform this PWS and will be defined on an as needed basis in writing (e.g., e-mail) by the TPOC for this contract. All ODCs shall be approved by the TPOC and COR in writing (e.g., email) if within scope and budget. Otherwise, a modification to the contract will be required. ODCs are estimated at a NTE cost of $30,000 (for the 12 month period of performance, before contractor burdens).

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Deliverables Schedule- Vector Surveillance And Vector Control Support- Egypt

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Quarterly coordination effort report

Every three months

Electronic media

Delivered to TPOC

Data spreadsheet Monthly 1 Electronic media Delivered to TPOC

Trip Reports Within 10 days of returning from site visit

1 Electronic media Delivered to TPOC

Taxonomic/pictorial keys

Provide within 10 days of being requested.

1 Electronic media Delivered to TPOC

Training to collaborators

Within 30 days after the requeste from the PI; copies of the presentation are to be provided within 20 days after the request from the PI

1 Oral, printed and electronic materials in a classroom or laboratory setting

Delivered to TPOC

Inventory reports: of equipment and supplies at study sites

Quarterly 1 Electronic media Delivered to TPOC

Electronic Media to be submitted to: TPOC

C.2.2. Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt, Djibouti, and Liberia

The contractor shall assist in the design and execution of field and laboratory research related to emerging infectious diseases. The latter may include but not be limited to: (a) proposal and protocol writing (to be approved by Government personnel), (b) collection of samples and specimens under bio-surveillance and research protocols (e.g., drawing of blood), (c) lab analysis of samples and specimens (e.g., molecular analysis), (d) lab assay development,

(e) clinical testing and lab evaluation, (f) development and maintenance of data repositories containing information from the aforementioned, (g) performance of epidemiological research using as a basis the aforementioned, and (h) safety maintenance of personnel involved with research (e.g., personnel medical physicals, lab tests, vaccine injections, etc.).

C.2.2.1 Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP)- Egypt

For this section of the PWS, NAMRU-3 estimates the following programmatic and technical support to accomplish these activities:

G. Senior Medical Research Scientist (1 position, 0.5 FTE for Years 1-2, 1 FTE for Years 3-5) H. Project Manager (1 position, 0.5 FTE for Years 1-2, 1 FTE for Years 3-5) I. Science Professional (1 position, 0.5 FTE for Years 1-2, 1 FTE for Years 3-5) J. Research Technologists - Bacteriology (2 positions, 2 FTEs) K. Research Technologist - Molecular Biology (1 position, 1 FTE) L. Study Administrator (1 position, 1 FTE)

Estimated Staffing: This estimate is provided for the purposes of allowing Offerors to ascertain an approximate level of effort as well as an understanding of the general scope of the entire contract effort. Offerors are encouraged and are expected to submit a level of effort consistent with their management approach. Offerors shall propose the

G. Senior Medical Research Scientist (1 position, 0.5 FTE for Years 1-2, 1 FTE for Years 3-5):

1. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide in- and out of- country services to sustain the clinical and laboratory components of NAMRU-3 research studies, in addition to research ethics support to BPDRP activities.

2. The contractor shall serve as a senior Medical Research Scientist in the Bacterial and Parasitic Diseases Research Program, with in-depth knowledge of performing surveillance studies and clinical trials to the rigid standards of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and be capable of monitoring the performance of the trial.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for the conception, design, development, writing and implementation (upon Government approval) of clinical research protocols, and assuring appropriate quality control of the research performed by BPDRP.

4. The contractor shall support BPDRP investigators to comply with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations and train collaborators for research ethics.

5. The contractor shall design…