Diagnostic Surge Testing Readiness and Laboratory Data Sharing

This presolicitation notice is being issued per FAR 5.204 and 15.201. Below is a short summary of the work that is anticipated to be released via a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or around June 12. 2024. The CDC anticipates soliciting for and awarding a multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. To improve the efficiency and accuracy of laboratory testing and the situational awareness provided by use of laboratory data during and outside of public health emergencies (PHE), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aims to enhance laboratory quality, science, and data reporting by improving specific laboratory processes and data sharing between internal and external partners. These enhancements should strengthen our national laboratory system to support readiness and response activities at all levels of public health and across multiple pathogen and condition types, both current and novel. GENERAL SCOPE 1. Diagnotic testing 2. Specimen collection 3. Data sharing 4. Optional Task - Drug testing and annual data submission