Cambridge Isotope L-Glutamine

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has issued a Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. for the provision of 13C labeled L-Glutamine over a 12-month period. The procurement, classified under NAICS code 325199, is designated as a small business set-aside and falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, permitting sole-source awards. The required chemicals, essential for advancing brain metabolism research, must be labeled at 99% enrichment with stable isotopes and provided with Certificates of Analysis (CoA). Delivery is expected 30 days post-order, with the contract period extending from April 2025 for one year, plus two one-year optional extensions. The document indicates that Cambridge Isotope is uniquely qualified to meet NIMH's specifications due to their established organic synthesis capabilities, which are critical for research accuracy. Interested parties may submit capability statements by the response deadline, although submissions will not be considered competitive proposals. Overall, the notice outlines a focused procurement strategy based on specific research needs, emphasizing the necessity for a sole-source provider for specialized chemicals.