Vector-borne Disease Agent Surveillance Research & Development in External Proficiency Testing

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a non-personal services contract for Pacific Region Force Health Protection Vector-borne Disease Agent Surveillance R&D in External Proficiency Testing. The contract will be for a single Firm Fixed Price award, and the period of performance is expected to begin on 30 September 2026, with a one 12-month period of performance. The contractor will be required to develop, prepare, and provide matrix-appropriate panels (spiked or naturally infected arthropod homogenates/pools) to support molecular assays performed by vector surveillance laboratories. Key aspects of the job include: • Development of external quality assurance (EQA) / proficiency testing (PT) panels, reference materials, or controls for the detection of pathogens in arthropod vectors • Preparation and provision of matrix-appropriate panels to support molecular assays • Support for vector surveillance laboratories • Compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Quality Assurance surveillance Plan (QASP)