Scientific research services in Colombia
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- VIR260007_1301368494
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Medellin Antioquia 05000 Colombia
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command seeks research and development services for infectious disease surveillance in Colombia, with proposals due June 12, 2026. This is an 8(a) sole-source procurement, restricting competition to 8(a)-certified firms.
Place of performance is Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, specifically the Uraba region. The contract period runs from May 4, 2026 to May 3, 2027 (12 months). Work supports NAMRU SOUTH study NAMRU6.2018.0003, "Zika virus and other tropical pathogens in Latin America."
The contractor must execute field and laboratory activities: collect a minimum of 120 clinical samples with epidemiological data; perform dengue rapid tests on at least 120 samples in the field; perform additional rapid tests on at least 50 samples; conduct molecular testing (RT-qPCR) for dengue, chikungunya, Mayaro, Oropouche, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses on at least 90 percent of specimens monthly; perform Leptospira molecular testing on at least 50 percent of specimens bimonthly; perform indirect immunofluorescence assays for spotted fever group rickettsiosis on at least 50 percent of specimens bimonthly; and conduct FilmArray testing on at least 10 percent of negative samples. The contractor must obtain ethical approvals and regulatory permits, maintain samples at −70°C to −80°C, package specimens for shipment to NAMRU SOUTH in Peru, manage data using the NAMRU SOUTH database with unique identification numbers, provide weekly and monthly technical reports, and participate in scientific manuscript preparation. The contractor bears all costs for collection, transport, storage, and laboratory processing supplies and materials. Government furnishes a BioFire FilmArray 2.0 analyzer, laptop, and selected testing panels and rapid tests based on funding availability. NAICS code is 541715; PSC code is R499.
Notice text
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| VIR260007_PWS.docx | DOCX document |
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