Scientific research services in Colombia
Subject: Scientific research services in ColombiaSolicitation Number: VIR260007_1301368494Notice Type: SOLICITNAICS: 541715Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole SourceNotice Published: 05-29-26Response Due: 06-12-26Agency: Department of the NavyOffice: NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT SOUTHContact: Luciana Encinas This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ph: (511) 614-4141Office Address: WASHINGTON, DC 20521-3230Place of Performance: MEDELLIN, CO-ANT 05000
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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.