Request for Proposals

The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) seeks partnership with a vendor to manufacture and supply non-clinic, self-collect testing kits for the Check Yourself program and the detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis, Hepatitis C, other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), and a screening panel for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). The program aims to offer affordable testing services to multidisciplinary partnerships to perform targeted outreach and increase screening access to serviced population, especially tribal, rural, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized populations in need.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable decline in HIV/STI testing. However, STI rates persistently continue to rise nationwide, and it is imperative to have ongoing diagnosis and treatment to reduce transmission. In response, The Check Yourself program aims to enhance accessibility of self-collection testing services to tribal, rural, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized populations who may benefit the most of these services.

This RFP invites proposals from vendors that align with NCSD’s values. We encourage prospective partners to contribute innovative strategies that will support our expected outcomes in reaching and serving all communities, uptake in testing that results in high positivity rates fostering a healthier and more equitable future for the population we collectively aim to benefit.

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• • Check Yourself program information
  • Scope of work
  • Partnering benefits
  • Special conditions
  • Instructions for submissions
  • Evaluation

Questions & Answers

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Expression of Interest Form 

We appreciate your attention to our Request for Proposal (RFP) for Check Yourself HIV/STI Testing Initiative. To facilitate the proposal evaluation process, we kindly seek your Expression of Interest by providing the requested information below before April 10th, 2024, 12pm EST (noon). Although your response to the form is non-binding, it greatly assists us in planning for the evaluation.

Proposal Submission Form

We appreciate your attention to our Request for Proposal (RFP) for Check Yourself HIV/STI Initiative. We kindly ask that you complete all sections of the form by Wednesday, April 17 at 12:00 pm EST (noon).

Please note that you have the flexibility to return to the form and complete at a later time, provided that you use the same computer. If you access the form from a different device, you will be required to start the process from the beginning.