Request for proposals for Technical Support to Strengthen Frontline Outbreak Detection and Response Capacities STRIDES Scope of Work STRIDES activities in Southeast Asia will implement a Government of Thailand-led, multisectoral, and tailored technical strategy aligned with Thailands National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS 20232027) and priority gaps identified through recent JEE 2022 and State Parties Annual Self-Assessment Reporting 2024 assessments. The Activity strengthens core public health capabilities in disease detection, reporting, and coordinated response with a deliberate focus on high-risk border provinces. These locations are characterized by intense cross-border mobility, migratory labor flows, zoonotic spillover risks, and recurring infectious disease outbreaks. By enhancing early warning systems, strengthening Point-of-Entry (PoE) surveillance, and equipping provincial Rapid Response Teams (RRT) and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) with integrated tools and protocols, STRIDES will enable Thailand to detect outbreaks earlier and respond with faster, evidencedriven, multisectoral action. Central to this approach is strengthening Thailands integrated laboratory and surveillance systems across human and animal health sectors. STRIDES will work with key Thai institutions, including the Department of Disease Control (DDC), the Department of Medical Sciences (DMSC), Thai Red Cross Emerging Infectious Diseases Clinical Center (TRC-EIDCC), Chulalongkorn University, and laboratories under the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) to expand molecular diagnostics and genomic surveillance for priority pathogens. Support will include upgrading critical infrastructure, reinforcing quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) systems, and expanding surveillance for high-risk zoonoses and priority pathogens, including wastewater-based surveillance where appropriate. These improvements will increase Thailands ability to generate accurate and timely laboratory data and integrate it effectively into national surveillance systems to inform real-time risk assessments and targeted public health measures. Complementing these national-level investments, STRIDES will bolster emergency preparedness, multisectoral coordination, and community engagement, ensuring that the region can manage public health threats efficiently. STRIDES work includes strengthening incident management systems and conducting simulation exercises with human health, veterinary, border, immigration, and customs authorities. Expanding regionally, STRIDES contributes to health security resilience by strengthening cross-border surveillance, laboratory cooperation, and multisectoral workforce development across the Greater Mekong Subregion and ASEAN platforms. Leveraging Thailands technical expertise and strategic geographic position, activities support the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Animal Health and Zoonoses (ACCAHZ) and bilateral coordination mechanisms with Cambodia, the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (PDR), and Myanmar to improve data sharing, joint outbreak investigation protocols, and PoE readiness. Regional laboratory quality assurance, training, and genomic surveillance collaboration builds on Thailands leadership within the region. Through strategic partnerships, STRIDES will help cultivate a regional multisectoral workforce skilled in outbreak investigation, biosafety and biosecurity, field epidemiology, and meeting 7-1-7 performance benchmarks. Submission Process Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF, Word and Excel as directed above format to the designated email address:
[email protected]. The subject line of the submission email should read: RFP Submission STRIDES Solicitation 2026-015-Thailand. All submissions must be received no later than May 25, 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time. Late submissions may be considered at the discretion of FHI 360. Questions Any questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to
[email protected] no later than May 4, 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time. Email questions must have the following in the heading. RFP Questions STRIDES Solicitation 2026-015-Thailand-Outbreak Responses to questions will be shared with all prospective applicants. Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Technical capacity and expertise of the applicant as assessed against the proposed objectives 50%. 2. Price/cost-effectiveness of the proposed budget as assessed against the proposed objectives 25%. 3. Management, past performance, and organizational capacity as assessed against the proposed objective 25%. Date Issued: April 24, 2026 Questions Due: May 4, 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time Responses Posted: May 7, 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time Submission Deadline: May 25, 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time Submission Email:
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