Synthesis of Chemical Substances
ID: D-24-DC-0019RFIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9c257f83b1f24dcb9523d627754d675a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is seeking information and interest from qualified contractors for the synthesis of chemical substances, particularly psychoactive drugs, to enhance understanding and control of synthetic drugs. The procurement aims to identify manufacturers or researchers capable of producing controlled substances, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, while adhering to DEA regulations and providing comprehensive analytical reports on impurity profiles and yields. This initiative is crucial for informing regulatory actions and ensuring public safety against emerging drug threats. Interested parties should contact Darrell Goodwin at darrell.goodwin@dea.gov or Denise Scott at Denise.N.Scott@dea.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darrell Goodwin
    darrell.goodwin@dea.gov
    Denise Scott
    Denise.N.Scott@dea.go
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    RFI Technical Questions.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the capabilities of companies in synthetic drug manufacturing and analysis. It seeks qualified manufacturers or researchers registered with the DEA who can handle controlled substances (Schedules I-V). Key inquiries focus on the ability to produce starting materials, custom synthesis capabilities, and analytical methods for various classes of drugs, including synthetic opioids and cannabinoids. The RFI requests details about synthesis scales, retrosynthetic techniques, yield ratios, and analytical data generation including GC-MS and NMR results. Companies must describe their services in elucidating intermediates and impurities, determining reaction conditions, and generating analytical reports. Previous contract experience regarding detailed synthetic pathways and analytical outcomes is also required. The purpose of this document is to gather information on potential contractors capable of supporting federal efforts in drug synthesis and analysis, crucial for increasing understanding and control of synthetic drugs.
    SOW.pdf
    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seeks a contractor to synthesize various psychoactive substances and chemicals for evaluation to curb illicit drug manufacture. The requested synthesis involves creating controlled substances such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, employing specific precursors and methodologies. The contractor must hold DEA registration, demonstrating compliance with regulations surrounding controlled substances. Key tasks encompass providing lead time estimates, synthesizing substances within agreed timelines, and delivering comprehensive analytical reports detailing impurity profiles and yields. The contract spans a one-year base period, extendable by four additional years, allowing the DEA to better understand emerging drug threats and inform regulatory action. Bidders are evaluated on their technical approach, past performance, and pricing, with emphasis on quality assurance and familiarity with DEA requirements. The ultimate goal is to ensure public safety through informed regulation based on synthesized data and methodologies concerning new drug substances.
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