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Enhancement of Zoonotic Disease Outbreak Detection in Lao PDR

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The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) plans to award a sole source contract to the Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) to enhance zoonotic disease outbreak detection capabilities in Lao PDR. This contract focuses on strengthening fundamental diagnostic capacities by providing training to staff at the National Animal Health Laboratory (NAHL) and within the broader animal health sector on sampling techniques, sample handling, diagnostic procedures, and biosafety measures in both field and laboratory settings. MORU's role is essential due to its established presence and government-approved status in Lao PDR, allowing them to conduct training across national and provincial animal health laboratories. MORU’s proven expertise and extensive experience, demonstrated over five years of collaboration with Lao animal health authorities, makes it uniquely qualified for this contract. They bring subject matter expertise in zoonotic pathogen diagnostics and biosafety, ensuring that the capacity-building efforts align with local needs and regulatory requirements. The contract’s administration and point of contact are managed through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with direct communication channels provided for coordination. This engagement underscores DTRA’s commitment to bolstering regional disease detection infrastructure through trusted, experienced partners in the field.

General Info

DTRA awards sole source contract to MORU for zoonotic disease detection training in Lao PDR.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction Agency

NAICS

541940 - Veterinary Services

Place of Performance

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NONE

Documents

Notice_Intent_to_Sole_Source_MORU.pdf

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PostedOct 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6201, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6201, USA

Contacts

Amphone Phommachanh

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to the Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) for Enhancement of Zoonotic Disease Outbreak Detection in Lao PDR. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract to MORU, a laboratory at Mahidol University in Thailand, to support and enhance fundamental zoonotic diagnostic capabilities at the local level. DTRA will provide for training of relevant staff at the National Animal Health Laboratory (NAHL) and animal health sector in sampling, sample handling, diagnostic procedures and field/laboratory biosafety. The implementer for this work must have existing relationships and access to animal health laboratories and have Lao PDR government approval to conduct training in Lao PDR, in particular in the National Animal Health Laboratory and provincial animal health laboratories. The implementer must also have demonstrated experience and expertise conducting diagnostics and biosafety training and subject matter expertise support in Lao PDR. MORU has provided critical training in animal health diagnostics at local, provincial and national levels in Lao PDR in close partnership with the NAHL for over five years. MORU is approved to work within the key organizations which DTRA will engage with during its support of this effort. MORU has a demonstrated track record of success and expertise regarding zoonotic pathogen diagnostics and animal health biosafety in Lao PDR and is recognized as subject matter experts in Lao PDR.