Supply of Non-Infectious Pathogen Controls / Reagents

The contract involves the manufacture and supply of synthetic or inactivated nucleic acid constructs intended for use as safe external controls in proficiency testing. These non-infectious pathogen controls or reagents are critical for ensuring accurate and reliable diagnostic testing, particularly in health and defense-related contexts. The contract is a subcontract issued by the Defense Health Agency under the Department of Defense, reflecting the importance of maintaining high standards in pathogen detection and laboratory proficiency within military healthcare systems. The solicitation was posted on April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 325414, which pertains to biological product manufacturing. The place of performance is specified as Frederick, indicating the geographic location where the work or delivery is expected to take place. While some details such as contact information and specific set-aside types are not provided, the contract’s primary focus is on producing high-quality, safe external controls to support proficiency testing programs critical to public health and defense readiness.