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Bid Title

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

Issuing Agency

FHI 360

Location

District of Columbia

Published Date

May 20, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-017-Thailand_RFP_02

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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

Solicitation file(s):
Tender for GHS Thailand 5.20.2026.pdf (298 KB)
Attachment A-Budget Proposal.xlsx (63 KB)

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Request for Proposals

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: STRIDESProcurement@fhi360.org

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 State–funded 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 has four core objectives:

1. Strengthen detection capacity and systems across human and

animal laboratory networks, including biosafety and biosecurity.

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2. Develop and enhance event-based and indicator-based surveillance

systems for timely detection of public health threats.

3. Improve data collection, analysis, interoperability, and reporting to

support evidence-based decision-making and outbreak response.

4. Provide targeted technical and operational support during

outbreaks, including surge assistance to laboratories and

surveillance systems.

This request for proposals (RFP), and any subsequent subcontract, focuses on the

intersection between animal and human disease management systems, laboratory

networks, zoonotic diseases, outbreak response, multisectoral health security

coordination, biosafety and security (BSS), and engagement with the Thailand

Department of Livestock Development (DLD).

STRIDES Scope of Work

STRIDES activities in Southeast Asia will implement a government of Thailand-led,

multi-sectoral, and tailored technical strategy aligned with Thailand’s National

Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS 2023–2027) and priority gaps identified

through the 2022 Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and 2024 State Parties Annual Self-

Assessment 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 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,

evidence-driven, multisectoral action.

Central to this approach is strengthening Thailand’s 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

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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 Thailand’s 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 Thailand’s 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

People’s 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 Thailand’s

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.

Implementation Approach

Applicants should propose a technical and financial approach to implement the

scope of work and achieve the illustrative results defined in this RFP based on their

institutional strengths, technical expertise, and operational presence in Thailand

and/or the Southeast Asia region. Consortium applications are acceptable where

partners demonstrate complementary expertise, clearly defined roles, and effective

coordination and governance mechanisms.

Objective 1: Strengthen Detection Capacity and Laboratory Systems for

Human and Animal Health Networks

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Objective 2: Develop Integrated and Sustainable Surveillance Systems Using

Event-Based and Indicator-Based Approaches

Applicants may propose activities that include, but are not limited to:

• Provide targeted technical support to the DLD to institutionalize the 7-1-7

framework for detecting, reporting, and responding to high-risk zoonotic

disease events in livestock. This task will strengthen DLD’s capacity to identify

priority signals within 7 days, initiate investigation within 1 day, and

implement effective control measures within 7 days. Support may include

adapting 7-1-7 tools for livestock outbreak contexts, orienting provincial and

district veterinary teams on application of the framework, and establishing

mechanisms for rapid information flow between DLD, DDC, and cross-

sectoral partners during potential spillover events. This effort will enhance

early detection, accelerate response, and mitigate the risk of zoonotic

transmission to humans and wider animal populations.

Objective 3: Enhance Data Management, Interoperability, and Use for

Decision-Making

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Objective 4: Provide Targeted Outbreak Detection and Response Assistance

Applicants may propose activities that include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct an in-depth assessment of DLD’s readiness to host the ASEAN

Coordinating Centre for Animal Health and Zoonoses (ACCAHZ). The review

will examine institutional structures, regional coordination workflows, rapid

reporting mechanisms, data and knowledge-management functions, human

resources, operational SOPs, information communications and technology

(ICT) systems, and surge/event-response capacity. Findings will identify

priority capacity gaps and guide the development of a structured roadmap

for DLD to assume full hosting responsibilities.

• Provide targeted technical support to strengthen DLD’s capacity to manage

ACCAHZ’s day-to-day operations, including coordination with ASEAN Member

States, consolidation of regional outbreak intelligence, facilitation of

multisectoral communication, and organization of technical or emergency

coordination meetings. Short-term experts (e.g., coordination specialists,

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epidemiologists, data analysts) will be deployed during high-demand periods

to reinforce ACCAHZ’s operational readiness under DLD leadership.

• Support DLD and ACCAHZ to refine and institutionalize regional SOPs for

outbreak notification, information exchange, specimen referral, rapid risk

assessment, and activation of cross-border joint investigations. Assistance

will also include strengthening governance processes, reporting templates,

regional situation-monitoring dashboards, and meeting facilitation tools. All

tools will align with ASEAN frameworks and be adapted to regional realities,

including wildlife–livestock–human interfaces, migrant mobility, and informal

border-crossing dynamics.

• Enhance Thailand’s regional Field Epidemiology Training Program for

Veterinarians (R-FETPV) as a regional hub that equips veterinarians and other

multi-sectoral responders with the skills needed to prevent, detect, and

respond to zoonotic threats before they spill over into human populations.

Support will enable international trainees to participate in the program,

supported by strengthened hosting systems including transparent selection,

clear orientation, streamlined logistics, and accessible English-learning

materials to ensure they can integrate quickly and learn effectively. Provide

focused assistance to update and deliver high-impact modules on zoonotic

outbreak investigation, rapid risk assessment, cross-border coordination,

surveillance signal interpretation, and field epidemiology decision-making

under emergency conditions. Facilitate high-quality practicums linked to real

or simulated outbreaks, ensuring trainees receive structured mentorship and

hands-on experience responding to threats with direct human-health

implications. These investments will build a capable regional workforce that

can mitigate spillover risks and safeguard communities from emerging

infectious diseases.

• Support DLD and the R-FETPV Secretariat to strengthen mechanisms for

mobilizing R-FETPV graduates, including international cohorts for rapid

deployment in cross-border and regional outbreak investigations. Establish a

streamlined graduate roster, improve communication channels with national

and regional EOCs, and facilitate participation of trainees and graduates in

regional simulation exercises (e.g., ASEAN, FAO/WOAH). Document lessons

learned and recommend strategies to more fully integrate R-FETPV-trained

veterinarians into regional rapid-response systems, ensuring they can

contribute effectively to preventing zoonotic spillovers and protecting human

health.

• Conduct a focused assessment to identify epidemiology and surveillance skill

gaps among newly recruited veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and

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