Kits for Mpox Outbreak (DRC) MODIFICATION #1

Location:	District of Columbia
Posted:	Feb 5, 2026
Due:	Feb 9, 2026
Agency:	FHI 360
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	13 - Ammunitions and Explosives
Solicitation No:	FY26-103433-STRIDES-DRC-RFQ-03_RFQ_02
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REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ)

FOR MPOX OUTBREAK COMMODITIES

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)

MODIFICATION #1

Solicitation Title:

Solicitation Number:

Date of RFQ Issue:

Date Proposal Due:

Submit proposal via email

to:

Kits for Mpox Outbreak (DRC)

FY26-103433-STRIDES-DRC-RFQ-03

Friday, 30 January 2026

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 by 5pm EST

Monday, 9 February 2026 by 5pm EST

STRIDESProcurement@fhi360.org

Method Of Submittal:

Respond via e-mail with proposal in MS Word /pdf format. Pricing should be provided in Excel format

unless otherwise specified.

Quote Validity:

All vendors agree to hold the prices in offer for 90 days from the date specified for the receipt of offers

unless another time is specified in the RFQ.

I. BACKGROUND

STRengthening Infectious disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity aims to enhance the capacity

of partner countries to prevent, detect, and respond to epidemics and novel infectious disease threats.

Key objectives include strengthening detection capacity, developing sustainable surveillance systems,

providing technical assistance, and increasing access to quality laboratory services.

II. PURPOSE

FHI 360 through the STRIDES Activity is supporting the Government of Democratic Republic of Congo in

responding to the ongoing Mpox outbreak and are seeking price quotations and availability for the

laboratory supplies listed below. These kits are required urgently to support Mpox screening activities.

STRIDES is seeking a qualified vendor to provide quotation for the items in the table below.

Screening – Near Point-of-Care:

Item

GeneXpert Mpox

Cartridge

Platform/Vendor

Purpose

Cepheid

GeneXpert

Mpox clade II / Orthopox

screening

Quantity of Tests

Needed

904 tests

Pack Size

10 tests/

pack

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please include the following requested information in your response:

• Unit cost per kit or pack

• Total cost based on required quantities (90-day quote validity)

• Payment terms

• Pack sizes and catalog numbers

• Estimated shelf life – Longest shelf life is preferred

• Delivery lead time to Kinsasha, DRC once a Purchase Order has been received

• Shipping and handling costs- include INCO Terms

• Any alternative products available (with equivalence notes)

IV. CRITERIA EVALUATION:

• Final vendor will be selected based on the best value offer, if applicants meet all the

requirements as stated above.

• For verification and security purposes, a site visit may be scheduled to ensure that the venues

meet these requirements.

V. RESPONSE

• Responses to this RFQ should be submitted by email to STRIDES Procurement at

STRIDESProcurement@fhi360.org no later than COB February 4, 2026, at 5:00PM EST February

9, 2026, at 5:00PM EST.

• Any quotes received after this deadline may not be accepted. FHI 360 will acknowledge receipt

of the quotation by return email. Any questions or requests for clarification need to be

submitted via email to the same email address as above by. Inquiries and answers to inquiries

will be shared with all applicants.

VI. CONTRACTING MECHANISM

A purchase order will be awarded to the responsive vendor whose quote will be evaluated as the best

value offer. In case the quantities of commodities needs to be revised/updated during the time

between the signature of a purchase order with the selected vendor and when commodities shipment

is scheduled for dispatch, FHI 360 will modify the purchase order as needed.

VII. FHI 360 DISCLAIMERS

1) FHI 360 will not compensate vendors for preparation of their response to this RFQ.

2) Issuing this RFQ is not a guarantee that FHI 360 will award a purchase order.

3) FHI 360 reserves the right to issue a purchase order based on the initial evaluation of offers

without discussion

4) FHI 360 may choose to award a purchase order for part of the activities in the RFQ.

5) FHI 360 may choose to award a purchase order to more than one vendor for specific goods in

the RFQ.

6) FHI 360 may request from short-listed vendors a second or third round of written response to a

more specific and detailed scope of work that is based on a general scope of work in the

original RFQ.

7) FHI 360 has the right to rescind an RFQ or rescind an award prior to the signing of a purchase

order due to any unforeseen changes in the direction of FHI 360’s client (the U.S. Government),

be it funding or programmatic.

8) FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award.

9) FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received.

10) FHI 360 reserves the right to waive any deviations by vendors from the requirements of this

solicitation that in FHI 360’s opinion is considered not to be material defects requiring rejection

or disqualification; or where such a waiver will promote increased competition.

11) FHI 360’s supplier terms and conditions can be found here.

VIII. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FIRM GUARANTEE

All information submitted in connection with this RFQ will be valid for ninety (90) days from the RFQ due

date. This includes, but is not limited to, cost, pricing, terms and conditions, service levels, and all

other information. If your firm is awarded the contract, all information in the RFQ and negotiation

process is contractually binding.

IX. OFFER VERIFICATION

FHI 360 may contact offerors to confirm validity of the offer, contact person, address, and bid amount.

X. FALSE STATEMENTS IN OFFER

Offerors must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation and its

attachments.

XI. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Offerors must provide disclosure of any past, present, or future relationships with any parties

associated with the issuance, review, or management of this solicitation and anticipated award. Failure

to provide full and open disclosure may result in FHI 360 having to re-evaluate selection of a potential

offeror.

– End of RFQ –

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