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Request for Consultant Services Proposal (RFP) for Malaria Laboratory Assessment

Announcement Description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

The Strengthening Infections Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity, a global project led by FHI 360, is a critical addition to the U.S. government’s (USG) Global Health Security (GHS) response with its focus on improving disease detection, surveillance, data collection, analysis, and reporting systems worldwide. Too many inadequate surveillance and diagnostic systems in countries hinder their ability to rapidly and effectively prevent, detect, report, and respond to the ever-increasing threat from epidemics, pandemics, and novel infectious diseases that pose a risk to U.S. national security. Through STRIDES, by strengthening surveillance, detection, and reporting systems and driving them to meet international quality and safety standards, the United States will help achieve the goal of halting outbreaks before they spread by supporting human and animal health systems to provide quality, sustainable services.

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Request for Consultant Services Proposal (RFP) for Malaria Laboratory Assessment

  • Career Category: Consultancies
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Summary

Solicitation Number: FY26-STRIDES-002

Date of Issue of RFP: December 15, 2025

Date Questions from Supplier Due: December 24, 2025

Date Answers due from FHI 360: December 26, 2025

Date Proposal Due: December 31, 2025, at 5:00pm

Approximate Timeframe Consultant Agreement Issued to Successful Candidate(s): January 5th, 2026

The purpose of this consultancy is:

To support the National Malaria Center (CNM) and the STRIDES Activity in strengthening malaria diagnostic systems in target provinces. The consultant will review CNM data and laboratory assessments to map current microscopy and molecular capacity, identify gaps, and recommend improvements across Quality Management System (QMS) components. This includes enhancing sample transport and referral systems for confirmatory testing and external quality assessment (EQA) programs to ensure timely and accurate malaria diagnoses.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Review and Mapping
  • Analyse CNM data and existing laboratory assessments to map malaria microscopy and molecular diagnostic capacity and functionality in STRIDES provinces.
  • Assess all aspects of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including governance, workforce, SOPs, equipment, EQA, certification, LIS, supply chain, and specimen transport.
  • Gap Identification and Recommendations
  • Identify gaps in diagnostic capacity and QMS components
  • Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen malaria diagnostic systems.
  • Sample Transport and Referral Systems
  • Map, assess, and propose improvements for sample transport and referral systems, focusing on confirmatory testing and EQA programs.
  • Collaboration and Reporting
  • Work closely with CNM and STRIDES teams to validate findings and recommendations.
  • Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing assessment results and proposed interventions.

Location of Work: The work will be conducted in Cambodia. The Consultant may work from any location or can be based in STRIDES/FHI 360 office in Cambodia.

Eligibility

  • The consultant should have the knowledge skills and extensive experience to implement the scope of work. Required criteria:
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Microbiology, or a related field
  • Demonstrated ability to review and analyse laboratory data and assessment reports to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
  • Experience mapping laboratory capacity and functionality across multiple sites.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in laboratory strengthening, preferably in malaria or other infectious diseases.
  • Prior work with national malaria programs or similar public health institutions (e.g., CNM) is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts and partners.
  • Proven experience in malaria diagnostics, including microscopy and molecular techniques would be desirable.

Submission Requirements

Timetable and Address for Submission

Proposals are due no later than 5:00pm on December 22, 2025. Required documentation listed below must be emailed or submitted to the FHI 360 office by using the information in the contact detail below.

Address: “GIA Tower, Floor 12th, Street Sopheak Mongkol Corner of Koh Pich, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.”

Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Required Documentation: Proposals must include the following components:

  • Cover letter (max 2 pages) summarizing experience
  • Current CV
  • FHI 360 Biodata Form with proposed daily rate (include recent consulting daily rates)
  • Technical proposal (brief description of methodology)
  • A sample of your work that related to this consultancy, if available
  • Name and contact details of three (3) recent professional references

FHI 360 Disclaimers

  • FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected Consultant candidates.
  • 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
  • FHI 360’s supplier terms and conditions can be found here while our consultant terms and conditions can be found here. Additional contract terms will be provided at time of award.
Attachment:
  • Biodata-form 2025
  • 002.RFP Template_Malaria Consultant
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • GIA Tower, 12th Floor (Rooms G1201 & G1202) Street Sopheak Mongkol, Corner of Koh Pich, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Ms. Raiya Sao
 
Phone
 
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