Funding for New Contract for OST/AOCC Full- Service Covid-19 Testing Service (C-19TS) Based on the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing Process, IDIQ with a 5 year ordering period

The National Nuclear Security Administration under the Department of Energy is forecasted to issue an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for comprehensive COVID-19 testing services based on the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) process. This contract, designated as the Full-Service COVID-19 Testing Service (C-19TS), will support testing operations over a five-year ordering period with a focus on ensuring reliable, scalable, and timely diagnostic capabilities. The procurement is specifically designated as a small business set-aside, encouraging participation from small businesses to fulfill the requirement for end-to-end testing services including sample collection, lab processing, result reporting, and related logistical support. The NAICS code 621511 aligns the effort with medical and diagnostic laboratories, indicating the technical nature of the work. Point of contact for small business inquiries is Chelsea Murphy, Small Business Program Manager, reachable via email. While the exact place of performance and solicitation details are not yet specified, the forecast indicates future funding and procurement activity aimed at maintaining public health readiness through secure and efficient testing infrastructure.