USAID Laboratory Specimen Transport Activity
ID: 356210Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mozambique USAID-Maputo (USAID-MOZ)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356210
Timeline
    Description

    The Mozambique USAID-Maputo is seeking input for the USAID Laboratory Specimen Transport Activity, a five-year initiative aimed at enhancing the laboratory specimen referral and diagnostic network within the Mozambican public health system. This program will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including government agencies, the private sector, and think tanks, to improve the collection, packaging, and transportation of specimens from health facilities to reference laboratories, while also ensuring the return of results. The initiative addresses significant challenges in Mozambique's healthcare system, such as limited funding and inadequate infrastructure, with the goal of increasing efficiency and reducing costs in specimen transport. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit their feedback by September 9, 2024, to Henrique Cuambe at hcuambe@usaid.gov, as responses will help refine the draft Scope of Work for this important activity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    hcuambe@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFI_Laboratory.pdf
    The USAID Laboratory Specimen Transport Activity in Mozambique is a five-year initiative aimed at enhancing the laboratory specimen referral and diagnostic network. The program will involve collaboration with various stakeholders including government agencies, the private sector, and think tanks to improve the collection, packaging, and transportation of specimens from health facilities to reference laboratories. This Request for Information (RFI) solicits feedback from potential partners to gauge interest, gather technical insights, and explore innovative partnerships, while also refining the draft Scope of Work. The document outlines significant challenges in Mozambique's healthcare system, such as limited funding, inadequate infrastructure, and a critical shortage of healthcare workers, with over 90% of the population living in underserved areas. The objectives include optimizing transport logistics, reducing transportation costs, ensuring the quality of diagnostic testing through proper handling of specimens, and creating a national reporting and coordination platform for specimen transport. By improving specimen transport, the initiative aims to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance healthcare delivery while paving the way for self-reliance in managing sample transportation within the Mozambican public health system. The RFI highlights that responses will not lead to a competitive advantage in subsequent solicitations and emphasizes the need for timely and well-managed submissions.
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