oligo primers

The U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit SOUTH (NAMRU SOUTH), under the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, has issued a Special Notice soliciting customized oligonucleotide primers and probes for viral diagnostic applications. This procurement opportunity was posted on March 11, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 26, 2026. The solicitation is unclassified and carries no set-aside restrictions, making it available to all eligible contractors. The products sought fall under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing industry (NAICS 334516) and Laboratory Equipment and Supplies product service code (PSC 6640). Selected contractors will ship materials to NAMRU SOUTH's facility at 3230 Lima Place, Washington, DC 20521, upon contract award.

NAMRU SOUTH requires customized molecular diagnostic reagents—specifically primers and probes—designed for real-time PCR assays targeting multiple viral pathogens including Dengue (four serotypes), Chikungunya, Zika, Mayaro, Hantavirus, Orthobunyavirus variants, Influenza A and B with specific subtypes, and SARS-CoV-2. The materials will support surveillance protocols using diverse sample types including serum, saliva, blood, urine, pharyngeal swabs, rectal swabs, fecal samples, and egg cultures. A critical requirement for contractors is that supplied materials must exactly match those specified in existing standard operating procedures, as any material substitutions would necessitate complete redesign and revalidation of assays—a process that would delay public health-critical pathogen detection. The government has provided a detailed pricing and supply list (Book1.xlsx) specifying product quantities, types, and technical specifications that contractors must reference when submitting proposals. While the notice does not explicitly state eligibility restrictions beyond standard federal contracting requirements, contractors must demonstrate capability to deliver customized oligonucleotide products meeting the precise specifications documented in NAMRU SOUTH's validated protocols.