Expanded Viral Respiratory Disease Surveillance

The contract aims to expand surveillance efforts for complications arising from influenza and other viral respiratory diseases specifically in pediatric populations, going beyond the initial focus on influenza-associated encephalopathy. This initiative seeks to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting to better understand the scope and impact of these infections among children, informing public health responses and intervention strategies. The work will involve coordinated surveillance systems, likely including clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological components, to capture a broader range of respiratory pathogens and their associated complications in real time. The subcontract is issued by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with a NAICS code of 541711, indicating it involves research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The place of performance is designated as 02115, pointing to a location in Boston, Massachusetts. The solicitation was posted on June 18, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Although details about the specific awardee, point of contact, or set-aside status are not provided, the emphasis is on building a comprehensive, scalable surveillance infrastructure focused on children’s health outcomes linked to viral respiratory illnesses.