Surveillance of Influenza and other respiratory viruses

The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for surveillance of influenza and other respiratory viruses in the Republic of Djibouti. This special notice, posted on September 5, 2025, indicates the government's intention to award a non-personal service contract to the Djiboutian Ministry of Health without full and open competition. The contract will support the U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit EURAFCENT in coordinating laboratory services with the National Institute of Public Health of Djibouti. The surveillance work falls under NAICS code 621511 for Medical Laboratories and involves establishing comprehensive respiratory disease monitoring systems. The contracting activity is seeking to identify and monitor respiratory pathogens while providing early warning systems for potential disease outbreaks in the region.

The primary purpose of this contract is to establish and maintain surveillance programs for Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) in hospitalized patients and Influenza-like Illness (ILI) in outpatient cases, along with Hospital Associated Infections monitoring. The government has invoked statutory authority for sole source procurement, identifying the Djiboutian Ministry of Health as the only entity capable of performing these specialized services in the region. Potential alternative contractors have until September 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM Naples time to submit written notification with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements. The contract structure includes a base year running from September 19, 2025, to September 18, 2026, with two optional 12-month extensions. Key requirements include assigning surveillance teams, coordinating sample collection and transportation, conducting laboratory testing, providing training workshops, and submitting regular reports. The estimated workload involves 46 personnel across various roles including project managers, laboratory staff, and surveillance coordinators, with contractors responsible for providing sample collection materials and testing reagents while ensuring compliance with CDC and WHO guidelines.