CDC Open Call to Industry – Influenza A(H5) Diagnostic Test Development and Validation
ID: 75D301-24-CTI-00001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic LaboratoriesT (62151)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9346aacca0564270bab0c60e7638fbd5/view
Timeline
    Description

    Special Notice HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF - CDC Open Call to Industry – Influenza A(H5) Diagnostic Test Development and Validation: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking innovative solutions for the development of diagnostic tests for Influenza A(H5). This open call to industry is considered to have high potential for one or more agreements that may be accomplished via CDC's Other Transaction (OT) authority. The solutions will be assessed independently for technical merit and must be submitted by email to mcrow@cdc.gov by June 24th, 2024. For more details and instructions, refer to the attached document.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Crow
    (770) 488-3208
    mcrow@cdc.gov
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