laboratory reagents

2026-11-03

The laboratory of the Virology Department of the U . S . Naval Medical Research Unit SOUTH ( NAMRU SOUTH ) is seeking to purchase laboratory reagents and supplies to be used for the molecular diagnosis of influenza virus , adenovirus , Metapneumovirus , Enterovirus , Rhinovirus , Respiratory Syncytial Virus , Mayaro , dengue , Chikungunya , Zika , and SARS - CoV - 2 virus . Specifically , this requirement involves PCR enzymes for reverse transcription , real - time platforms and Illumina that are used in the detection of human influenza viruses ( Influenza A - matrix gene and B ) and its subtypes ( H3 , H1pdm / SwH1N1 , H1 seasonal and H5 ) ( SOP N6 - VIR - MB RV 014 ); sequencing full genome of influenza A using random amplification and pathogen discovery protocols in Illumina platform ; detecting genetic material of Adenovirus in nasal and pharyngeal swab specimens ( SOP N6 - VIR - MB RV 007 ); detecting the genetic material of Metapneumovirus ( MPV ), Enterovirus , Rhinovirus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in nasal and pharyngeal swabs specimens using a reverse transcription ( N6 - VIR - MB RV 006 ); and , amplification of the whole genome of the influenza A virus based on the amplification of full - length gene segments for SNP genotyping , gene expression analysis and genotype ( N6 - VIR - MB RV 001 ) and pathogen discovery in respiratory and serum samples collected in our surveillance protocols . All these NAMRU SOUTH assays have been validated using the TaqMan 7500 / 7500 Fast Real time PCR system and MiSeq and MiniSeq Illumina platform and therefore , compatibility of the consumables is a requirement . The RT - PCR assays have been developed independently for each SOP and involve much time and effort by laboratory technicians , and supervisors for final approval . Reagents used must remain the same as the ones indicated in the SOPs , otherwise the design and validation of these processes would have to start from scratch , which would delay all processing and the timely diagnosis of public health relevant pathogens . NAMRU SOUTH will require items purchased to be shipped following the reagent specific cold - chain requirements ( dry ice , refrigeration or room temperature ) in two installments . First shipment should be dispatched as soon as award is signed , and second shipment should be dispatched five months afterwards . See attached list of items . Shelf life of materials is very important . Expiration date of supplies should be the longest possible and at least 12 months from the date of each shipment . Prior to each shipment , the contractor should approach the final user and inquire as to whether the expiration date of materials is acceptable . Shipments need to arrive in Jorge Chavez International Airport , Callao , Peru .

Maryland

2026-05-02