Programmatic and Scientific Staffing Services for the Influenza Division

The contract seeks programmatic and scientific staffing services to support the Influenza Division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, specifically to advance the Epidemic Intelligence Service’s Epidemiology and Prevention Branch objectives. These include conducting surveillance, research, modeling, and forecasting to track influenza viruses and disease patterns, evaluating the real-world effectiveness of antivirals, vaccines, and non-pharmaceutical interventions, and aiding state and local health departments in detecting and responding to emerging and novel influenza strains. The efforts will also guide vaccine policy development in collaboration with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and other stakeholders, while reinforcing national and regional pandemic preparedness infrastructure through technical support and coordination across cross-cutting teams. Staffing services under this contract will provide expert personnel to fulfill scientific, analytical, and operational roles critical to sustaining and enhancing CDC’s influenza response capabilities. Professionals will be expected to contribute to data analysis, outbreak investigations, public health modeling, and policy formulation with a focus on real-time surveillance and timely public health action. The contract is forecasted for release in 2026 and falls under NAICS code 541690, indicating scientific and technical consulting services. Point of contact for program inquiries is Ralph Whitehead at rnw2@cdc.gov, while the contracting officer position remains to be determined. Performance location details are not specified, suggesting work may be conducted at CDC facilities or remotely as needed to support national and regional public health objectives.