Laboratory System Capacity Building

The contract focuses on enhancing the capacity of Ethiopia’s public health laboratory system by strengthening infrastructure, biosafety protocols, diagnostic testing capabilities, and quality assurance practices in alignment with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention standards. This initiative aims to improve the reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of laboratory services across the country’s public health network, ensuring that diagnostic outcomes meet international benchmarks and support effective disease surveillance and response. The effort will involve technical assistance, equipment procurement, staff training, and system-level improvements to create a sustainable and resilient laboratory framework. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2026, with a deadline for submissions on October 2, 2026. While the place of performance and specific office address are not detailed, the work is intended to be carried out within Ethiopia’s public health laboratory system. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the contract seeks qualified entities capable of implementing comprehensive, standards-driven improvements in a resource-constrained environment.