study Malaria surveillance in Datem-del-Marañon and remote endemic areas of Peru.
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT SOUTH (NAMRU-S) Parasitology Department is seeking services for a "Malaria surveillance in Datem-del-Marañón and remote endemic areas of Peru" study. This is a Special Notice / Pre-solicitation indicating an intent to award a sole source contract, but also seeking capability statements from other interested and capable sources. The work will be performed in Peru, specifically in Lima, Loreto Department, and other requested sites, over a 6-month period. Capability statements are due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive services including:
- Project management.
- Ethical and regulatory approval processes.
- Collection and identification of human samples.
- Malaria screening.
- Provision of all necessary supplies for sample collection and malaria microscopy screening.
- Provision of malaria disease incidence data from direct (active human subject studies) or indirect (local health authorities) sources. NAMRU SOUTH will provide some reagents and supplies based on funding availability. Monitoring will involve monthly conference calls and field site visits by NAMRU SOUTH, with monthly short reports required from the contractor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Pre-solicitation (seeking capability statements for potential sole source).
- Duration: 6 months.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Capability Statement Due: April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time (Peru).
- Published: March 18, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates their ability to perform the required work. Statements must include management and technical data, along with cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence.
- Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment.
- Page Limit: Not to exceed 5 pages (8.5 x 11 inch).
- Font Size: No smaller than 10-point.
- Submission Method: Email ONLY to genaro.m.vasquez.ln@health.mil.
- Subject Line: “PAR260031”.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document currently exists. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) if no other capable sources are identified through this notice. Information received will be used solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with the sole source award.