Advanced BSC Certification Training

Location:	District of Columbia
Posted:	Mar 12, 2026
Due:	Mar 17, 2026
Agency:	FHI 360
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	EpiC002/26_RFQ_02
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

102533.1134.002.001.001 / 991297.1354

External trainer service from an internationally recognized Institution to provide in-country

advanced biosafety cabinets certification (BSC) training for local engineers for EpiC

Kyrgyzstan project

Branch of Family Health International (FHI 360) in Kyrgyzstan.

RFQ #:

EpiC 002/26

Solicitation Title:

External trainer service from an internationally

recognized Institution to provide in-country

advanced biosafety cabinets certification (BSC)

training for local engineers for EpiC Kyrgyzstan

project.

Submit Proposal to:

procurement_epic.kg@fhi360.org

Date of Issue:

February 24, 2026

Date Proposal Due:

March 10, 2026

Approximate Date/Month Contract Issued

to Successful Candidate(s):

April 2026

Method of submission

Respond via e-mail with attached document in MS Word / PDF format.

The Institution agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm until FHI 360 finalizes the specialist

agreement approval process.

Executive Summary

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting

ways by advancing coordinated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health,

education, nutrition, environment, economic development, community groups, sex, youth,

research, technology, communication, and social marketing- creating a unique mix of

capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than

60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

FHI 360 is currently carry out the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC)

project, a global initiative funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

(PEPFAR) and the U.S. Department of State to achieve and sustain epidemiological control of

HIV. The project is being led by FHI 360 as the main implementer and spans an eight-year

period, from April 15, 2019, to December 30, 2027.

The EpiC project provides strategic support and direct service delivery (DSD) to overcome

challenges to achieving the 95-95-95 targets and to promote self-reliant management of national

HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, and treatment programming.

Since 2023, FHI 360, which is put into action the EpiC project in Central Asia, is also a member

of a consortium of organizations carrying out the Global Health Security and Pandemic

Preparedness program, which aims to protect the health of Kyrgyz people in the context of the

country's preparedness to prevent and respond to public health emergencies.

As part of this effort, EpiC will support the strengthening of the national laboratory system,

including building Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) certification capacity. To achieve this, building upon

the foundational BSC certification training conducted in September 2025, the project EpiC plans

to provide advanced training for local engineers on of BSC certification including

decontamination and repair, delivered by external trainers from internationally recognized

institutions to ensure that biosafety cabinets are properly certified and maintained. The initiative

will reduce the risks of spreading infections that could affect lab staff and the environment.

Objective: To train 3–4 local engineers in advanced biosafety cabinet certification,

decontamination, troubleshooting, and repair in accordance with NSF/ANSI 49 and EN 12469,

to establish a sustainable national capacity for BSC maintenance and certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a training program with associated materials covering both theoretical and

practical aspects of advanced BSC certification procedures focusing on decontamination

and repair based on international standards NSF 49 and EN 12469.

• Building on the foundational BSC certification completed in 2025, deliver advanced

country training for local engineers who have already undergone the basic course.

• Ensure that all required materials for hands-on training (training materials, consumables

and any relevant tools) are made available.

• Facilitate interactive training sessions and activities that ensure the effective transfer of

knowledge and practical skills to local engineers with a focus on real-world application.

• Provide on-site mentorship and follow-up after the training period to support the ongoing

carry out of newly learned skills in the lab.

• Adapt the training to local laboratory context, regulatory requirements, and operational

challenges.

• Provide post-training resources, including access to a support network or online materials

to ensure continued learning and assistance.

• Prepare a narrative report with recommendations to ensure a sustainable system for BSC

certification system.

• Fluency or ability to conduct training in Russian language will be an advantage.

Deliverables/Milestones & Due Dates:

# Tasks

Deliverables

Due date

1. Develop a training program including Training program developed May 2026

pre and post assessment, practical and agreed with EpiC.

exercise on advanced BSC certification

focusing on decontamination and repair

2. Ensure that all required materials for All required materials for

hands-on training (training materials, hands-on training provided

consumables and any relevant tools) are (consumables, tools etc.)

provided

June 2026

3. Conduct in-country advanced training on Training attendance sheet; June 2026

BSC certification to 3–4 local engineers Training resource material

who had previously completed the basic including PowerPoint

BSC course.

presentations, forms,

guidance, manuals. Practical

competency assessment

results and Certificates of

completion.

4. Provide training report with Report on advanced training July 2026

recommendations

on BSC certification

Location of Work

Bishkek

Procedure for payment of rendered services

Payment will be made upon submission and acceptance of deliverables as outlined in the

Deliverables/Milestones section, in accordance with the contract terms.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:

• Technical proposal including trainers CV and relevant experience – 60%

• Financial proposal – 40%

Required Documentation

Proposals must be submitted directly to procurement_epic.kg@fhi360.org no later than 6 p.m on

March 10, 2026 with the subject line: Advanced BSC Certification Training – EpiC

Kyrgyzstan and include the following documents in English:

• Technical and financial proposals, detailing all requirements for the training (e.g.,

materials, any necessary tools) along with CVs of trainers/experts highlighting relevant

experience;

• Proof of registration/legal status of the institution/company; 

• Relevant certifications or accreditations of the institution/company in the field of

training on BSC certification

• A detailed training plan, including training program, methodology and proposed

schedule.

• Safety & liability. Trainer responsible for safety compliance during practical sessions.

Work conducted in accordance with national biosafety rules.

FHI 360 Disclaimers

• FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected Specialist candidates/company

• FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award

• FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received

• Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by FHI 360

• FHI 360 reserves the right to disqualify any offer based on failure of the offeror to follow

solicitation instructions

• FHI 360 will not compensate any offeror for responding to solicitation

• FHI 360 reserves the right to issue award based on initial evaluation of offers without further

discussion

• FHI 360 may choose to award only part of the activities in the solicitation, or issue multiple

awards based on the solicitation activities

• FHI 360 reserves the right to waive minor proposal deficiencies that can be corrected prior to

award determination to promote competition.

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