Solicitation, 8(a) sole source
Scientific research services in Colombia
VIR260007_1301368494
Department of the Navy, Naval Medical Research Unit South. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
Response deadline
June 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT
Closed 96 days ago. Posted May 29, 2026. Scheduled to archive June 27, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
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.
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
May 29, 2026
Solicitation
Due June 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 36e2c52c618346ada4844331128ab9d4
Points of contact
- Luciana Encinasluciana.i.encinas.ln@health.mil5116144141
- Javier B. Giljavier.b.gil.fn@health.mil115116144152