Federal Register #2026-17449

CDC Awards Cooperative Agreements for Global Public Health Initiatives

This award announcement details cooperative agreements from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to multiple organizations for global public health initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) - Vietnam Administration of Medical Services (VAMS) - National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) - ASEAN-Plus Field Epidemiology Training Network Foundation (ASEAN+3 FETN) - Services Requested: - EGPAF: Activities to improve pediatric HIV care and accelerate elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission, leveraging faith-based and community organizations in high-burden areas - VAMS: Disease surveillance, outbreak response, emergency management, laboratory systems, diagnostics, and workforce development in Vietnam - NIMR: Disease surveillance, outbreak response, emergency management, laboratory systems, diagnostics, and workforce development in Tanzania - ASEAN+3 FETN: Regional coordination for field epidemiology capacity building, cross-border collaboration, outbreak investigations, data sharing, and peer-to-peer learning in Southeast and East Asia - Unique/Notable Requirements: - EGPAF recognized for expertise in scaling pediatric HIV programs globally - Focus on sustainable, local approaches and collaboration with faith-based/community organizations - VAMS, NIMR, and ASEAN+3 FETN tasked with strengthening disease surveillance and public health workforce in their respective regions - Emphasis on cross-border collaboration and regional capacity building - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested; all awards are for services and programmatic activities - Combined estimated funding is approximately $5.25 million for the first year, with continuation funding for years 2-5 subject to availability

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces the award of approximately $750,000 for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 funding to Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), subject to availability of funds. The award supports activities to improve HIV care and treatment for children and eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission faster by working with faith-based organizations, faith-affiliated health facilities, and community-based organizations in high-burden communities. Funding amounts for years 2-5 will be set at continuation. The period of award is from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2031.

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