NIAID Virology Quality Assurance
ID: 75N93024R00030Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AN12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cdaa950ec1f241c3b8d860a5b2163b27/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking proposals for a comprehensive quality assurance program for virologic assays related to HIV and other viral pathogens. The objective is to ensure the validity and comparability of laboratory data through proficiency testing panels and real-time assay controls, which are critical for ongoing and future studies on infectious diseases. This program has been operational since 1988 and supports approximately 110 laboratories globally, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards in virologic testing. Proposals are expected to be submitted electronically via the NIAID electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website, with the solicitation anticipated to be available on or about January 9, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Shawnice Williams at shawnice.williams@nih.gov or Ashley Kinderdine at ashley.kinderdine@nih.gov.

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    Shawnice Williams
    (301) 761-5431
    shawnice.williams@nih.gov
    Ashley Kinderdine
    (240) 669-5154
    ashley.kinderdine@nih.gov
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