CRDF GLOBAL
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Summary:
CRDF Global is seeking U.S. and international consultants for laboratory biorisk management; public,
veterinary and zoonotic health; and related topics.
Background:
CRDF Global is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes international scientific and
technical collaboration through grants, technical resources, training and services. CRDF Global is based
in Arlington, Virginia with offices in Moscow, Russia; Kyiv, Ukraine; Almaty, Kazakhstan; and Amman,
Jordan.
CRDF Global's mission is to: provide cooperative research and development (R&D) opportunities that
enable scientists and engineers to address critical security, economic, education and other societal
needs; advance peace and prosperity by funding civilian research and development projects that
contribute to global nonproliferation objectives; promote the application of science and technology to
economic growth through international partnerships and training that foster invention, innovation,
entrepreneurship and the commercialization of technology; and to strengthen university research and
education in science and engineering.
More information is available at www.crdfglobal.org.
CRDF Global supports the U.S. Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), whose
mission is to reduce the risks posed by biological threats by working with governments, scientists, and
other stakeholders to build sustainable capacity for biosecurity, biosafety, disease surveillance, and
cooperative scientific research.
More information is available at http://bepstate.net/.
Expertise needed:
CRDF Global has periodic and recurring needs for consultants with diverse expertise, including incountry expertise, to support work and projects funded by BEP in South and Southeast Asia, the Middle
East, Eurasia, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. The length and specifics of engagement may vary,
but in general, CRDF Global is seeking those who have expertise in one or more of the following topics in
one or many of the regions listed above:
- Biorisk management trainings for public health and veterinary laboratories that handle
infectious material.
- Biorisk management improvements at laboratories that handle infectious material.
- Awareness of dual use research of concern and strategies to mitigate the risks posed by this
research.
- Veterinary vaccine production best practices.
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Laboratory assessments for public health and animal health, including waste management.
Laboratory equipment operation, maintenance and repair training.
Laboratory management training, including budgeting, strategic planning, management, and
personnel reliability.
Improving the culture of responsible science by integrating biorisk management and bioethics
curriculum at public health or animal health programs at universities.
Scope, Tasks, and Deliverables
The scope of activities will vary depending on the specific need. CRDF Global will conduct specific
requests for proposal (RFPs) for work and invite relevant responders to this RFI to submit to these RFPs.
Potential scopes could include conducting training on a particular topic, conducting laboratory
assessments at facilities in a specific country, or assisting laboratories to improve their biorisk
management practices through consultations, in one or more countries; collaboration with international
partners, CRDF Global staff, other contractors, and U.S. government personnel; and periodic and/or final
reporting on work accomplished and recommendations for next steps.
If interested, please provide:
- Statement of Interest and Technical Capabilities
- CV(s) of relevant personnel
- List of recent experience in the subject matter area(s), including knowledge and experience in the
regions/countries listed above
- Proposed Rate / Fee
Contractor Selection Criteria:
By conducting an RFI, CRDF Global may issue RFPs to the respondent(s) that provides the best value in
terms of overall price and experience. The respondent must have proven experience working with
international partners and experts in the key areas of biosecurity and biosafety and strong
understanding of local context when working with international partners.
Submission:
Proposals should be submitted to RFIBEP@crdfglobal.org, submissions will be considered on a rolling
basis according to CRDF Global’s needs. Proposals should be submitted as electronic documents in PDF,
Word or Excel format.
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