Synopsis - STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity

The U.S. Agency for International Development intends to release a request for proposals for its STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems Activity. The solicitation will seek to strengthen infectious disease detection and surveillance systems in host countries through pillars focusing on detection strengthening, surveillance including for antimicrobial resistance, data analysis and management systems, and emergency response. Offerors must demonstrate experience promoting quality management and adherence to U.S. biosafety and biosecurity policies, as well as improving host country capacity and readiness to detect and respond to disease priorities and future pandemics using a One Health approach. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov as the solicitation is anticipated for release on or about March 1, 2024.

There is no set-aside designation. The primary NAICS code is 541611 with a small business size standard of $24.5 million, and the authorized geographic code is 935. The notice does not identify any incumbents or budget ranges, but seeks to improve host country infectious disease detection and response capabilities over an undefined performance period.