Influenza Modeling and Forecasting

This contract focuses on expanding a network of researchers to enhance the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) capacity for influenza modeling and forecasting. The primary goals are to improve situational awareness, support prevention and control efforts, advance scientific understanding in the field, and facilitate effective communication of findings to key stakeholders, including state, local, and non-governmental organizations. The activities funded under this opportunity aim to guide strategies that reduce influenza-related illness and deaths, with a particular emphasis on populations that are at higher risk or have limited access to preventive measures. The contract is issued by the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases under the Department of Health and Human Services. While specific solicitation details like the solicitation number and NAICS code are not provided, the funding opportunity was posted on August 1, 2025. Communication and coordination regarding the contract are managed by Rebecca Borchering, who serves as the point of contact for further information. This initiative represents a strategic effort to leverage modeling and forecasting as critical tools in public health influenza mitigation.