RISER Sources Sought
ID: 75D30125R73218Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICESATLANTA, GA, 30333, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/200256ec151d47538239a2c3e479b9c5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking qualified large businesses under NAICS 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, to participate in the RISER Meet and Greet initiative aimed at enhancing public health surveillance and laboratory capacity. This opportunity is part of a phased approach to identify capable businesses that can provide diagnostic and testing services, ultimately expanding the CDC's inventory of reference pathogens and detection kits for rapid response during public health emergencies. Interested parties must respond by November 14, 2024, with their capabilities and relevant past performance, as the virtual meet-and-greet conference is scheduled for December 11, 2024. For further inquiries, interested businesses can contact Jennifer Gartzke at jgartzke@cdc.gov or call 404-498-0020.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Gartzke
    (404) 498-0020
    jgartzke@cdc.gov
    Files
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    RISER Meet and Greet Announcement Phase I.pdf
    The CDC's Resources for Improvement of Surveillance and Emergency Response (RISER) aims to enhance public health surveillance and laboratory capacity by engaging large and small businesses through a phased approach. Phase I calls for interested large businesses in diagnosing and testing services, specifically under NAICS 325413. Interested parties must respond by November 14, 2024, indicating their capabilities and relevant past performance. The initiative is structured into three phases: identifying large businesses, inviting small businesses for collaboration, and conducting a virtual meet-and-greet conference scheduled for December 11, 2024. The goal is to expand the previous CDC Influenza Reagent contract to generate a robust inventory of reference pathogens, detection kits, and assays to enable fast responses during public health emergencies. To support these efforts, the contractor will need to maintain strict quality control over reagents, ensure compliance with federal guidelines, and manage a transparent operation for reagent distribution. The successful operation will include extensive documentation procedures, real-time inventory tracking, and adherence to safety standards. Overall, this program aligns with national strategies to bolster U.S. health security amid rising health threats.
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