SAM #N6817126QN060

Malaria and Febrile Illness Surveillance Support Services and Laboratory Supplies in Yemen

This opportunity is for clinical and laboratory support services for malaria and febrile illness surveillance in Aden, Yemen, managed by the U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit - EURAFCENT (NAMRU-EURAFCENT) Cairo Detachment. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit - EURAFCENT (NAMRU-EURAFCENT), Cairo Detachment - NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Naples Office (Department of the Navy) - Products Requested (annual quantities): - Malaria RDT kits (600) - Dengue RDT kits (600) - Disposable venous blood specimen collection kits (600) - Blood kit system Vacutainer Holders (600) - EDTA blood tubes (600) - Bandages (600) - Sterile alcohol pads (600) - Cryo vials for -80 freezer (600) - Sample storage boxes for -80 freezer (600) - Cryo-labels (600) - Zip bags, small size (600) - Dry blood spot kits (600) - Silica gel (600) - Gloves (600) - Geimsa stain (600) - Slide storage boxes (600) - Slides (600) - Methanol (600) - Micropipettes (600) - Tips (600) - Disposable towels (600) - Biohazard bags (600) - Sharpie containers (600) - Plastic squeeze bottles (600) - Services Requested: - Coordination and execution of malaria/febrile illness research activities - Enrollment and testing of 400-600 cases annually using RDT and microscopy - Sample collection, processing, storage, and transport - Training of study staff and reporting - Liaison with local health authorities - Unique Requirements: - Supplies to be procured locally in Yemen - Sample storage at -80°C - Weekly and monthly reporting - Coordination with government hospitals and medical centers - Key personnel: study coordinators, physicians, phlebotomists, lab technicians - No specific OEMs or branded vendors are named; products are generic laboratory and clinical supplies. - Period of performance is 12 months with two option years for extension.

Description

The primary responsibility of the contractor is to coordinate the execution and accomplishment of research activities in Aden, Yemen, in the government hospitals and other medical centers, as required. The contractor must ensure that all regulatory and project requirements are fulfilled. The contractor shall be responsible for the functions detailed hereafter.

The primary objective is to provide clinical and laboratory support to the NAMRUEURAFCENT projects in Aden, Yemen government hospitals and other medical centers, as required.

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