Request for proposals for Request for Proposals for Strengthening Animal Health Laboratory Capacity, Thailand Surveillance Systems, and Outbreak Response at the National Institute of Animal Health (NIAH), Department of Livestock Development RFP No.: 2026-017-Thailand_RFP_02 Issue date: 20 May, 2026 Closing date: 26 Jun, 2026 Request for Proposals for Strengthening Animal Health Laboratory Capacity, Surveillance Systems, and Outbreak Response at the National Institute of Animal Health (NIAH), Department of Livestock Development, Thailand Solicitation Number: 2026-017-Thailand To: Prospective Organizations From: STRIDES Thailand Contract Title: Technical Support to Strengthen Animal Health Laboratory Capacity, Surveillance Systems, and Outbreak Response at the National Institute of Animal Health (NIAH), Department of Livestock Development, Thailand Location: Thailand Date Issued: May 21, 2026 Questions Due: May 29, 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time Responses Posted: June 5, 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time Submission Deadline: June 26, 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time Submission Email:
[email protected] Introduction The Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity implemented by FHI 360 invites qualified organizations to submit proposals to support the implementation of global health security (GHS) activities in Thailand. STRIDES is a U.S. Department of Statefunded global initiative designed to strengthen national and subnational systems to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats in alignment with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) and U.S. government global health security priorities. In Southeast Asia, STRIDES is implemented in close coordination with the government of Thailand, U.S. Embassy Bangkok, and other regional entities to strengthen laboratory systems, surveillance, and outbreak preparedness with regional spillover benefits across Asia. STRIDES Scope of Work STRIDES activities in Southeast Asia will implement a government of Thailand-led, multi-sectoral, and tailored technical strategy aligned with Thailands National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS 20232027) and priority gaps identified through the 2022 Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and 2024 State Parties Annual SelfAssessment Report (SPAR). 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 crossborder 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, evidence-driven, 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 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, field epidemiology, and meeting 7-1-7 performance benchmarks. Tender Link : http://solicitations.fhi360.org/Solicitation.aspx
