Laboratory Validation & CDC Protocol Approval Support

The contract seeks to develop and validate laboratory testing and sequencing protocols for submission to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for formal review and approval prior to implementation. The work involves rigorous scientific validation to ensure protocols meet federal standards for accuracy, reliability, and operational feasibility, with the ultimate goal of enabling consistent and high-quality diagnostic procedures across public health laboratories. All activities must be conducted in alignment with CDC requirements and timelines, with deliverables focused on documented validation data and approved protocols ready for deployment. This subcontract is issued by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services under the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance required at the CDC’s facility in Atlanta, Georgia, zip code 30333. The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2026, and responses are due by July 22, 2026. The NAICS code 541380 indicates this is a scientific research and development service, specifically in the field of laboratory testing and analytical services. The subcontractor must demonstrate technical expertise in molecular diagnostics, sequence validation, and regulatory compliance with federal public health standards. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the award is expected to support CDC’s broader mission of enhancing national laboratory capacity for disease detection and response.